Pogonopygia nigralbata
Common NamePogonopygia nigralbata
Scientific NamePogonopygia nigralbata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)31.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands, and their edges
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely cryptic, feeding on host plant foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its striking white and black spotted wing pattern, particularly the irregular blotches, and the contrasting orange-yellow and black coloration of its head and thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with white wings heavily marked with irregular, blotchy black spots and patches. The head and thorax are distinctly orange-yellow with black markings.
