Clouded Crimson Moth
Common NameClouded Crimson Moth
Scientific NamePhragmatobia fuliginosa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspink, crimson, white, yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, heathlands, gardens, meadows
Geographic RangePalearctic region (Europe, Asia) and North America
Host Plantsplantain, dandelion, dock, willow, heather, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are dark, hairy caterpillars often called 'woolly bears,' which feed on a wide variety of low-growing plants before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive pink/crimson and white striped forewings, the bright yellow-orange furry body, and often a visible red abdomen when the moth is disturbed.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its striking pinkish-crimson and white striped forewings, and a prominent furry yellow-orange thorax.
