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Tiger Moth

Apantesis sp.

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Stocky moth with black and white wings. Thorax black with orange stripes.

Habitat:

Suburban. Attracted to an exterior flood light.

Reference Links:

Genus Apantesis - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Harnessed tiger moth

Apantesis phalerata

Reference Link
Ornithoptera80
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