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Ruby Tiger - Phragmatobia fuliginosa A first for me! Too bad it was so shy and wouldn&#039;t come anywhere within decent shooting range. And, it vibrated its wings constantly...maybe because it was cold last night?<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light<br /> <br /> 2021(88) Arctiidae,Geotagged,Phragmatobia,Phragmatobia fuliginosa,Ruby tiger,Summer,United States,moth,tiger moth Click/tap to enlarge

Ruby Tiger - Phragmatobia fuliginosa

A first for me! Too bad it was so shy and wouldn't come anywhere within decent shooting range. And, it vibrated its wings constantly...maybe because it was cold last night?

Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light

2021(88)

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The Ruby tiger

"Phragmatobia fuliginosa", the ruby tiger, is a moth of the family Arctiidae. It is found in the Palearctic ecozone. There are a number of recognized subspecies, such as "P. f. melitensis" in Malta and "P. f. borealis" in Scotland.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 25, 2021. Captured Jun 24, 2021 23:35 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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