Virgin Tiger Moth
Apantesisvirgo
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Family
Genus
Species
Regional
This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Benton, Kentucky
Calvert City, Kentucky
Paducah, Kentucky
Craryville, New York
Elba, New York
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Glouster, Ohio
Guysville, Ohio
Fort Valley, Virginia
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Gardener's Notes:
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DiOhio
Corning, OH (Zone 6a) |
January 2007 |
Positive
Host Plants: Chenopodium species, clover, lettuce, plantains, and other low plants.
RARE in the deep south.
RARE in the deep south.
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melody
Benton, KY (Zone 7a) |
August 2006 |
Positive
The adult moths are nectar drinking insects, the caterpillars eat weeds and various leaves. They are generally not present in enough numbers to be a pest to crops or gardens.
The adult moths can be found around lights at night throughout most of North America.
The adult moths can be found around lights at night throughout most of North America.
