description Virgin tiger moth Overview
The virgin tiger moth, Apantesis virgo, is a moth in the family Erebidae and the tiger-moth subfamily Arctiinae. It occurs mainly in central and eastern North America, with records extending from Newfoundland south to Florida and west to Alberta. Adults have contrasting white, black, and red coloring, while the caterpillars feed on low-growing herbaceous plants and overwinter in the larval stage. The species is recorded as having a wingspan of about 56 millimetres.
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What is the virgin tiger moth?
The virgin tiger moth is the moth species Apantesis virgo in the family Erebidae. It belongs to the tiger-moth subfamily Arctiinae.
Where is the virgin tiger moth found?
It occurs mainly in central and eastern North America. Its recorded range extends from Newfoundland south to Florida and west to Alberta.
What does the virgin tiger moth look like?
Adults have contrasting white and darker markings, giving them the patterned appearance associated with tiger moths. Exact coloration can vary, so geographic range and wing pattern are useful together for identification.
Is Apantesis virgo a butterfly or a moth?
Apantesis virgo is a moth, not a butterfly. It is classified in Erebidae and the tiger-moth group Arctiinae.
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