Arge Moth
Common NameArge Moth
Scientific NameEuplagia quadripunctaria
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorswhite, black, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, scrubland, coastal areas, gardens, meadows
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, parts of North Africa, Asia Minor
Host PlantsUrtica dioica, Borago officinalis, Symphytum officinale, Eupatorium cannabinum, Plantago species
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine, with eggs laid in autumn. Larvae overwinter as small caterpillars, feeding in spring before pupating in a cocoon on the ground, with adults emerging in summer.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its distinctive creamy-white forewings with thick black stripes, the white hindwings with black spots, and the bright orange-red abdomen with black markings. It is often active during the day.
Description
A striking moth with creamy-white forewings adorned with bold black stripes, contrasting with white hindwings featuring black spots and a vibrant orange-red abdomen.
