Lemyra maculifascia
Common NameLemyra maculifascia
Scientific NameLemyra maculifascia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorscream, dark brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host vegetation
Geographic RangeAsia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Japan)
Host PlantsVarious herbaceous plants and shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in warmer climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy, characteristic of tiger moths.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its distinctive cream and dark brown/black spotted wing pattern, with irregular, somewhat confluent spots on both forewings and hindwings. The overall coloration and pattern are key features.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cream-colored wings heavily marked with irregular, dark brown to black spots. The body is pale, and the antennae are black and filiform.
