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Agreeable Tiger Moth larva (Spilosoma congrua) In leaf litter at the top of a ridge in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. Agreeable tiger moth,Geotagged,Spilosoma congrua,Spring,United States,moth week 2018 Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Agreeable Tiger Moth larva (Spilosoma congrua)

In leaf litter at the top of a ridge in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.

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  1. Beautiful species and cool common name! Any idea why it is called agreeable? Posted 7 years ago
    1. I honestly have no idea! :) Please let me know if you find out! Posted 7 years ago

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The agreeable tiger moth is one of three species of white tiger moth which are common in the United States. It has pronounced black eyes, white abdomen, and orange "bib" which set it apart from its cousin the Virginia tiger moth. Like its cousin, it tents its wings when as at rest.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded May 30, 2018. Captured May 26, 2018 01:50 in 233 Hopewell Dr, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm