Miltochrista is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae.

Palpi short and porrect (extending forward).

Vein 11 from one-half to three-fourths length of cell and straight, or curved and running close along vein 12 or anastomosing with 12.

[2] They commonly live in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands it varies by species but tend to be seen more in the summer months and are found in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa.

[3] Their larva typically eat algae, mosses and lichens[4] while the adults have been sighted feeding on nectar.