Harnessed Tiger Moth - Apantesis phalerata

TL: ~ 18 mm. Somewhat variable lines on FW. Hosts: clover, corn, and dandelion

Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area

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Wesley Goorachan

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That pattern is really simple and makes the moth stand out so much! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks - this genus has some real beauties with very colorful hindwings. Posted 4 years ago

Calbost Niel

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Lovely find Christine Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks :) Posted 4 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

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They are ever beautiful! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Yes!! Posted 4 years ago

The Harnessed tiger moth

''Apantesis phalerata'' is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from Ontario, Quebec and Maine to Florida, west to Texas, north to South Dakota.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young