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Tiger Moth

Apantesis phalerata-nais-carlotta-vittata

Description:

Family: Erebidae, Subfamily: Arctiinae, Tribe: Arctiini. Black with off white/tan design markings. 3/4 inches long (1.905 cm)

Habitat:

Near woodlands. Attracted to light

Notes:

There are 4 species of tiger moths that are very similar. If you can help me with ID. Thank you!

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1 Comment

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

Magnifique.

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on May 29, 2013
Submitted on Jun 3, 2013

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