Carissima Magpie Moth
Common NameCarissima Magpie Moth
Scientific NameNyctemera carissima
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorscream, light brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and disturbed areas in tropical and subtropical regions
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia
Host PlantsSenecio
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy, often dark with colored markings, and feed on host plants before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the contrasting cream-white blotches on light brown wings and the spotted yellowish head and thorax.
Description
This moth has light brown wings distinctly marked with irregular, large cream-white blotches. Its head and thorax are yellowish with several prominent black spots.
