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Grammia phyllira? - Apantesis phalerata

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.

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

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

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I agree
That is an Apantesis phalerata.

 
I thought
that it was impossible to tell what species it is by only a picture. I thought you had to see some valve.

 
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I think you are right!
Seems a better match. Thanks!

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