Chionarctia nivea is a large tiger moth with snow-white wings that carry no markings at all. It lives in East Asia and is not found in the United States.
Appearance
- Appearance
- Body and wings are snowy white. The top of the abdomen has a row of black spots, with reddish sides. Wingspan is about 2–2.6 in (52–66 mm).
Where it lives
- Range
- Native to Japan, Korea, China, and the Russian Far East (including the Amur region, Primorye, southern Sakhalin, and Kunashir). It does not occur in North America.
Behavior
- Activity
- When threatened, the adult lifts its wings in a warning display.
Life cycle
- Larva
- The caterpillar is covered in long, dark brown hairs. Its hairs are not venomous.
Conservation
- IUCN Red List
- NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed
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