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Ruby Tiger Moth

Phragmatobia fuliginosa

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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42.3548, -74.022

Field Notes

Description:

Ranging from a dull red-orange to a deep red color, the Ruby Tiger Moth was once considered a subspecies of Phragmatobia fuliginosa, being Phragmatobia fuliginosa rubricosa. Strangely enough, the whole North American population of this species was considered the subspecies Phragmatobia fuliginosa rubricosa. This awkward taxonomy is no longer, and the species is simply called, Phragmatobia fuliginosa.

Habitat:

Larvae commonly feed on Dock (Rumex spp.), Goldenrod, Ironweed, Joe-Pye-Weed, Plantain, Skunk Cabbage, Sunflower, and Sweet Gale (Myrica gale).

Notes:

Stayed at light throughout the night.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Jacob Gorneau
Thanks Karen! Emma, they are found throughout the northern half of the United States, throughout all of Canada (including the Arctic), and into parts of Eurasia in damp shrubby or weedy areas bordering rivers, streams, and marshes. The larvae feed on Dock (Rumex spp.), Goldenrod, Ironweed, Joe-Pye-Weed, Plantain, Skunk Cabbage, Sunflower, and Sweet Gale (Myrica gale). It was found at 500+ feet of altitude.
HemaShah
Do you know which tree this could be associated with and what altitude did you find it at?

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