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Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle (Drury, 1773)
Attributes of Euchaetes egleFamily: Tiger Moths and Lichen Moths (Arctiidae) Subfamily: Tiger Moths (Arctiinae) Identification: Body and wings mouse gray, with collar, forecoxae, and abdomen yellow; rows of black spots on abdomen. Wings usually unmarked, but some individuals have very faint, darker postmedial line and reniform spot on forewing. Life history: Not reported Flight: 2 flights; September - May. Wing span: 3.2 - 4.3 cm Caterpillar hosts: Milkweeds. Adult food: Not reported Habitat: Not reported Range: Maine and southern Canada to Florida; west to Minnesota and Texas. Conservation: Not reported NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: Not reported | Documented Records for Euchaetes egle
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