Subcarnea Tiger Moth
Common NameSubcarnea Tiger Moth
Scientific NameSpilarctia subcarnea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, grasslands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Host Plantsplantain, dandelion, dock, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, hairy larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult moth. Larvae are typically polyphagous.
Identification TipsLook for its characteristic creamy white forewings with a specific pattern of black spots. The overall pale, fuzzy body and dark antennae are also key features.
Description
A medium-sized moth with creamy white forewings featuring several distinct black spots. Its body is pale and fuzzy, and the antennae are dark.
