Phragmatobia_lineata

<i>Phragmatobia lineata</i>

Phragmatobia lineata

Species of moth

Phragmatobia lineata, the lined ruby tiger moth, is a moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Newman and Donahue in 1966.[1] It is found from the north-eastern United States, west to Manitoba and Alberta. The habitat consists of prairies.[2]

Quick Facts Lined ruby tiger moth, Scientific classification ...

The wingspan is about 57 mm.[3] Adults are on wing from early to late May.

The larvae probably feed on various low-growing plants.

References

  1. [1]
    Savela, Markku. "Phragmatobia lineata Newman & Donahue, 1966". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  2. [2]
    Schmidt, B. C. & Robinson, E. "Species Details: Phragmatobia lineata". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  3. [3]
    "930333.00 – 8157 – Phragmatobia lineata – Lined Ruby Tiger Moth – Newman & Donahue, 1966". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved September 27, 2019.


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