Harnessed tiger moth

Apantesis phalerata

''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.
Harnessed Tiger Moth - Apantesis phalerata TL: ~ 18 mm. Somewhat variable lines on FW. Hosts: clover, corn, and dandelion Habitat: Attracted to a blacklight in a semi-rural area Apantesis,Apantesis phalerata,Geotagged,Harnessed tiger moth,Spring,United States,moth,tiger moth

Appearance

The wingspan is 30–42 mm. The moths fly from May to September depending on the location.
Harnessed Tiger Moth - Apantesis phalerata TL: ~ 18 mm. Somewhat variable lines on FW. Hosts: clover, corn, and dandelion Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area 2021(48) Apantesis phalerata,Erebidae,Geotagged,Harnessed tiger moth,Spring,United States,moth,tiger moth

Food

The larvae feed on ''Trifolium'', ''Spartina'', ''Taraxacum'', and ''Plantago'' species, as well as other low-growing plants.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyErebidae
GenusApantesis
SpeciesA. phalerata
Photographed in
United States of America