Madagascan fireweed moth
Common NameMadagascan fireweed moth
Scientific NameUtetheisa cruentata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorscream, black
HabitatOpen grasslands, disturbed areas, and forest edges
Geographic RangeMadagascar
Host PlantsCrotalaria, Heliotropium
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and feed on host plants, often sequestering plant toxins; pupation occurs in a cocoon before emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale wings with scattered black spots, the feathery antennae, and its endemic distribution to Madagascar.
Description
This moth has pale, cream-colored forewings adorned with numerous small, irregular black spots, and prominent bipectinate antennae.
