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Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Ruby Tiger Moth) caterpillar Phragmatobia fuliginosa larva feeding on Joe-Pye-Weed (Eutrochium maculatum) flowers in a fen. Eupatorium maculatum,Eutrochium maculatum,Geotagged,Joe-Pye-Weed,Lepidoptera,Phragmatobia fuliginosa,Ruby tiger,Summer,United States,caterpillar,fen,insect,moth,moth larva Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Ruby Tiger Moth) caterpillar

Phragmatobia fuliginosa larva feeding on Joe-Pye-Weed (Eutrochium maculatum) flowers in a fen.

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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 Gary B
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Uploaded Sep 16, 2019. Captured Sep 15, 2019 10:55 in 1509 Hwy 7, Forbes, MN 55738, USA.
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  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/930s
  • ISO50
  • 4.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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