Imagoes of Australian ARCTIIDAE

Some photos of moths in ARCTIIDAE in Australia
Footmen, Woolly Bears, Tigers, Ermines, Wasp Moths
NOCTUOIDEA

Don Herbison-Evans
(donherbisonevans@outlook.com)
and
Stella Crossley

ARCTIIDAE

eggs

ARCTIIDAE

caterpillars

ARCTIIDAE

pupae

ARCTIIDAE

undersides

The adults are small to medium in size, and many are spotted or striped in red, orange, black, and/or white. The stripes give rise to the name "Tiger Moths". Some are have black and yellow stripes on the bodies and translucent areas on the wings, so are called "Wasp Moths". Some often fold their wings closely along their bodies giving them a stiff appearance: hence their name "Footmen".

Tiger Moths

ARCTIINAE Wasp Moths

CTENUCHINAE Footmen

LITHOSIINAE