Ingens Tiger Moth
Common NameIngens Tiger Moth
Scientific NameLophocampa ingens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, cream, yellowish-orange
HabitatConiferous forests, mixed forests, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeWestern North America (British Columbia, Alberta, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, California)
Host PlantsDouglas-fir, grand fir, western hemlock, lodgepole pine
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy caterpillars, often black with tufts of lighter hairs, feeding on conifer needles. They typically overwinter as pupae or mature larvae, with adults emerging in late summer.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its relatively large size for a *Lophocampa* species and the striking dark brown and white spotted pattern on the forewings. Males possess prominent, heavily pectinate antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings heavily marked with irregular white or cream-colored spots and patches. The hindwings are typically paler, often yellowish-white, and the body is stout with a patterned thorax and a yellowish-orange abdomen.
