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Harnessed Tiger Moth - Apantesis phalerata TL: ~ 18 mm. Somewhat variable lines on FW. Hosts: clover, corn, and dandelion<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light (and geraniums)<br /> <br /> 2021(d) Apantesis,Apantesis phalerata,Erebidae,Geotagged,Harnessed tiger moth,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Harnessed Tiger Moth - Apantesis phalerata

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

Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light (and geraniums)

2021(d)

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    Calbost Niel
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    Striking with the background Posted 4 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks! There are hardly any moths coming to my light since the nights are getting cooler. But, I can usually still get a couple because they come to my flowers. Posted 4 years ago

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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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Uploaded Aug 23, 2021. Captured Aug 16, 2021 23:47 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm
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