Parthenice Tiger Moth
Common NameParthenice Tiger Moth
Scientific NameApantesis parthenice
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspeach, black, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, meadows, fields, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to the southern United States
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, clover, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy 'woolly bear' caterpillars, usually dark with lighter bands, feeding on a variety of low-growing plants before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive peach and black reticulated pattern on the forewings and the orange/red hindwings with black spots (often visible when at rest or in flight). The fuzzy, striped body is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a fuzzy, black and peach-striped body. Its forewings are peach-colored with a bold, intricate black reticulated pattern, while the hindwings are typically orange or red with black spots.
