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Anna Tiger Moth
Grammia anna (Grote, 1864)
Attributes of Grammia annaFamily: Tiger Moths and Lichen Moths (Arctiidae) Subfamily: Tiger Moths (Arctiinae) Identification: Similar to Grammia virguncula, but usually larger. Forewing black with thick and thin yellowish to cream-colored lines. Forewing pattern includes 2-3 pale lines extending inward from costa. Hindwing bright yellow with broad black border and black spot near costa, often merged into a curved hook. Hindwing entirely black in some females. Little or no yellow on underside of abdomen. Life history: Not reported Flight: May-July. Wing span: 4-5.3 cm. Caterpillar hosts: A wide variety of low plants, such as clover and plantain. Adult food: Not reported Habitat: Not reported Range: Maine to the mountains of North Carolina, west to Nebraska and Arkansas. Conservation: Not reported NatureServe Global Status: Not reported Management needs: Not reported | Documented Records for Grammia anna
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