Zigzag Footman
Common NameZigzag Footman
Scientific NameMiltochrista ziczac
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorswhite, coral-pink, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with abundant lichens and mosses
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Russian Far East)
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are thought to feed on lichens and mosses, pupating before emerging as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the white ground color, the broad coral-pink border on all wings, and the unique black zigzag pattern across the forewings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its white wings with prominent coral-pink to orange-red margins and distinctive black zigzag markings on the forewings.
