Many-spotted Tiger Moth
Common NameMany-spotted Tiger Moth
Scientific NameJuxtarctia multiguttata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, China, Southeast Asia)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, starting from eggs, developing into hairy larvae (caterpillars) that feed on various plants, then pupating before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its distinctive white wings heavily patterned with many irregular black spots across both forewings and hindwings, resembling a dalmatian pattern.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with striking white wings densely covered in numerous irregular black spots. Its body is also white with black markings.
