Illuminated Magpie Moth
Common NameIlluminated Magpie Moth
Scientific NameNyctemera lacticinia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, and parts of Australia
Host PlantsSenecio, Gynura, Emilia, Crotalaria
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, warmer months elsewhere
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy, typically black with yellow stripes or spots, feeding on various plants before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its striking white wings with numerous irregular dark brown/black spots and patches, combined with an orange-yellow body marked with black spots.
Description
A medium-sized moth with white wings heavily marked with irregular dark brown or black spots and patches. The body is orange-yellow with prominent black spots.
