Virgin Tiger Moth
Grammia virgo
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Erebidae, Subfamily: Arctiinae, Tribe: Arctiini. Length: 37 mm. Wingspan: 63 mm. A common bright moth with black FW with cream-colored border and stripes along veins. W-shaped ST line touches slightly kinked PM line. AM line meets costa at a right angle. Red/orange HW is boldly marked with large black spots in median and terminal area. Hosts: Low plants including clover, lettuce and plaintain.
Habitat:
Woodlands, meadows, fields and gardens
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 25, 2013
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