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Grammia phyllira? - Apantesis phalerata
Copyright © 2008 Elizabeth Greenwood

Grammia phyllira? - Apantesis phalerata
10 miles north of Doniphan, Ripley County, Missouri, USA
May 17, 2008
Size: length ~20 mm
Had two tiger moths get attracted to our outside lights. Was going to ignore one of them, but now I'm glad I didn't as they seem to be two different species.
Contributed by Elizabeth Greenwood on 17 May, 2008 - 10:28pm
Last updated 27 May, 2008 - 4:27pm

Not an expert but...
Please see Harnessed Tiger Moth - Apantesis phalerata

http://bugguide.net/node/view/33325/bgimage

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… Ron M., 18 May, 2008 - 5:52am

 
I agree
That is an Apantesis phalerata.
… J.D. Roberts, 20 May, 2008 - 9:06pm

 
I thought
that it was impossible to tell what species it is by only a picture. I thought you had to see some valve.
… Roar, 12 August, 2009 - 6:52am

 
Old comment
Old data
… J.D. Roberts, 12 August, 2009 - 9:41am

 
I think you are right!
Seems a better match. Thanks!
… Elizabeth Greenwood, 19 May, 2008 - 8:39am

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