Apantesis virgo
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| Species: | G. virgo
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| Grammia virgo | |
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The Virgin Tiger Moth (Grammia virgo) is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It is found from Newfoundland south to Florida west to Alberta.
The wingspan is about 56 mm. The colour of the hindwings varies from yellow to scarlet, with one or more median dark blotches in addition to the discal spot.[3]
The larvae feed on various low-growing plants, including Thermopsis rhombifolia and Plantago species.[4] The species overwinters in the larval stage.[5]
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