Pink-legged Tiger Moth
Common NamePink-legged Tiger Moth
Scientific NamePangora coorgensis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, often at higher elevations
Geographic RangeWestern Ghats, India (specifically Coorg region, Karnataka)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically hairy, and pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the pure white wings and body, prominent bright red forelegs and labial palps, and black antennae and eyes.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its entirely fluffy white body and wings, strikingly contrasted by bright red forelegs and mouthparts.
