Apantesis phalerata

Apantesis phalerata

Harnessed tiger moth

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Apantesis phalerata

Apantesis phalerata, also known as the harnessed tiger moth, is a moth species of the family Erebidae. It was first described by Thaddeus William Harris in 1841.

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Geography

Native to North America, A. phalerata's range extends from Ontario, Quebec, and Maine to Florida, Texas, and South Dakota. A. phalerata are typically active from April to September in the southern portion of the range, and from May to August in the north.

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References

1. Apantesis phalerata Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apantesis_phalerata

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