Lacticinia Tiger Moth
Common NameLacticinia Tiger Moth
Scientific NameNyctemera lacticinia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Taiwan, Japan)
Host PlantsCrassocephalum, Gynura, Emilia, Mikania scandens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy and feed on specific host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark brown wings with large, irregular white spots and a white body marked with prominent black spots. The head and antennae are also white and black.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings and hindwings adorned with prominent, irregular white patches. The body is white with distinct black spots on the thorax and abdomen.
