Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

Nais tiger moth

Apantesis nais

Photo by EmilyUmbarger
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

44.6627, -85.8157

Field Notes

Description:

Apantesis nais, the Nais Tiger Moth, is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It was described by Drury in 1773. It is found from Quebec and Maine south to Florida and west to Texas and South Dakota.

The wingspan is 30-40 mm. Adults are on wing from April to October.

The larvae feed on various plant, including grasses, violets, plantain and clover.

Reference Links:

iNaturalist.org · Nais Tiger Moth (Apantesis nais)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
Global Flight
Mission
Moths of the World
Photographed
PublishedAugust 29, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies