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Virgin Tiger Moth
Grammia virgo
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Erebidae. Subfamily: Arctiinae. Tribe: Arctiini. (Tiger moths) Total length: 37 mm (range is 24-37 mm) Wingspan: 56 mm. Black FW has fine cream-colored border and stripes along veins. W-shaped ST lines touch slightly kinked PM line. AM line meets costa at a right angle. Red HW is boldy marked with black spots in median and terminal areas. Hosts: Low plants including clover, dandelion and lettuce.
Habitat:
Woodlands, fields, and gardens. Comes to light. Found in the driveway near a light source.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 21, 2013
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