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Virgin Tiger Moth - Grammia virgo
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Ninfa Urania (Ninfa)
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| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2009-03-24 |
| Categories: Insects |
| Camera: Sony DSC-P200 |
| Exposure: f/2.8, 1/200 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2009-03-29 14:50 |
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| Points: 2 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Arctiidae family (Tiger, Lichen & Wasp Moths)
subfamily Arctiinae (Tiger Moths). The Virgin Tiger Moth has been listed as Apantesis virgo in some field guides.
Identification: A Large moth. Hindwings and abdomen are reddish orange with black "tiger" spots. Forewings are black with white lines superimposed on the wing veins. Wingspan: 45-70 mm.
Life History: One brood, hibernates as larva. Black caterpillar with many nodules of short brown spikes in rows.
Host Plants: Willow (Salix spp.), clover, lettuce, and plantains.
Information from:
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Butterflies/english/gallery/on_species/cmn_63_virgin_tiger_moth_tarcand.html |
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Hi Ninfa,
pleased to see your posting of this picturesque tiger moth! The slightly inclined frontal approach has been well chosen to create a lively image of encounter. Thank you!
With best regards,
Peter
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