Clouded Tiger Moth
Common NameClouded Tiger Moth
Scientific NameCreatonotos transiens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbeige, white, black, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical regions, disturbed areas, gardens, agricultural fields
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, parts of Australia, Pacific islands
Host Plantssweet potato, taro, rice, maize, cotton, coffee, various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and polyphagous, feeding on a wide variety of plants. Males possess large, inflatable coremata (scent organs) used for courtship.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale, almost translucent wings with two small black spots on the forewings, and a very fluffy white body. Males can be identified by their prominent coremata.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a fluffy white body and pale beige forewings featuring prominent venation and two small black discal spots. The hindwings are typically paler.
