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Orange Spotted Tiger Moth

Amata Annulata

Description:

Distinctive markings on this moth with large orange spots on the wings, as well as orange and black bands along body. Very hairy and looks like velvet.

Notes:

Found this beauty in my bathroom.

3 Comments

Caleb Steindel
Caleb Steindel 10 years ago

cool moth, i love these guys.

dragonpapillonphotos
dragonpapillonphotos 10 years ago

Thank you

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago

Erebidae, Arctiinae, Syntomiini, Amata annulata.
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au...

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Nov 9, 2013
Submitted on Jan 13, 2014

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