Clio Tiger Moth
Common NameClio Tiger Moth
Scientific NameApantesis clio
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, meadows, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, clover, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are woolly bear caterpillars, typically dark and hairy, feeding on various low-growing plants. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the combination of white forewings with strong black venation and the bright yellow-orange abdomen with a central row of black spots. Hindwings, though not fully visible, are typically yellow-orange with black markings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with striking white forewings marked by bold black stripes along the veins. Its fuzzy thorax is white with black stripes, and the abdomen is bright yellow-orange with a central row of black spots.
