Walker's frother
Common NameWalker's frother
Scientific NamePygarctia murina
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, red, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, prairies, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States (Maryland south to Florida, west to Texas and Oklahoma)
Host Plantssunflowers, asters, clover
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy 'woolly bears' that are polyphagous, feeding on various herbaceous plants before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the unique combination of its translucent white wings and the striking red head and thorax marked with black spots.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its translucent white wings, bright red head and thorax adorned with distinct black spots, and reddish legs.
