Snowy Moth
Common NameSnowy Moth
Scientific NameChionarctia nivea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black, red
HabitatForests, woodlands, open areas
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., China, Korea, Japan, Russian Far East)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, shrubs
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. The larvae are typically hairy, characteristic of 'woolly bear' caterpillars.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pristine white wings with minimal black spotting, and the striking red and black markings on its otherwise white, fuzzy abdomen.
Description
A pure white moth with small, sparse black spots on its forewings and a white, fuzzy abdomen marked with prominent black and red spots along the sides.
