Marbled White Moth
Common NameMarbled White Moth
Scientific NameNyctemera coleta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black
HabitatGardens, forests, disturbed areas, agricultural lands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands
Host PlantsSenecio, Gynura, Emilia, Crassocephalum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods in warmer climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy 'woolly bears', typically black with orange or yellow markings, feeding on various plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinctive white and brown/black marbled wing pattern, often with dark veins. Black head and thorax with white spots. Often active during daylight hours.
Description
A medium-sized moth with white wings featuring prominent brown to black irregular patches and dark veins. Its head and thorax are black with white spots.
