Undulating Footman Moth
Common NameUndulating Footman Moth
Scientific NameMiltochrista undulosa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorspale yellow, black, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with lichen growth
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan, parts of Southeast Asia)
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodJune to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are lichenivorous, feeding on lichens and algae on trees and rocks before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of pale yellowish-cream wings with black spots and wavy lines on the forewings, and the prominent orange-yellow outer margin on the hindwings. Its small size and typical footman moth body shape are also key.
Description
A small moth characterized by pale yellowish-cream forewings adorned with multiple rows of black spots and distinct wavy black transverse lines, complemented by hindwings featuring a bright orange-yellow outer margin.
