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Agreeable Tiger Moth - Spilosoma congrua Total length: 20 mm. Forewings and abdomen were completely white with no spots. Coxa and femur of forelegs were orange.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a light in a rural area. Agreeable tiger moth,Geotagged,Spilosoma congrua,Summer,United States,moth,moth week 2019 Click/tap to enlarge

Agreeable Tiger Moth - Spilosoma congrua

Total length: 20 mm. Forewings and abdomen were completely white with no spots. Coxa and femur of forelegs were orange.

Habitat: Attracted to a light in a rural area.

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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 Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 20, 2019. Captured Jul 19, 2019 23:20 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm