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black Moth Patterned Wings (Tiger moth)

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Tiger moth
by: Moni

Tara
There are several species of tiger moths that look similar, but have a different pattern on the wings. Sounds like you saw a couple different species.
Tiger moth dead
by: Tara Davis

I found a dead tiger moth stuck in my neighbors driveway. It's pretty big I say and before that I found a tiny one dead at my friends driveway.
TIGER MOTH
by: Moni

Kindergarten Insect Lovers!
It is wonderful that you have encouraged your students to search for the identification! Thanks for keeping your students interested in nature.

Having just been in the field hunting bugs with 3rd and 2nd graders this week, it was great to see their interest and enthusiasm for insects and all things Nature has to see.
Kindergarten Insect Lovers!
by: Anonymous

One of my students brought in this insect today and we were all very excited to find it on this site! Thanks for the picture that made identifying it so easy :)
Tiger moth
by: Moni

Charles,
After a little more research, this is probably a
Harnessed Tiger Moth - Apantesis phalerata, tho without seeing the underwings, it is not certain.
Tiger moth
by: Moni

Charles,
You have a tiger moth at your front porch. The very hairy larva feed on many plants and common weeds.
There are many species of these tiger moths and it is challenging to tell them apart as the patterns of the wings vary by gender. They are common throughout the easter 2/3rds of the US.
It is not uncommon to have them come to lights at night.
Enjoy the bright colors!

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