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Virginia Ctenucha
Ctenucha virginica (Esper, 1794)
Attributes of Ctenucha virginicaFamily: Tiger Moths and Lichen Moths (Arctiidae) Subfamily: Syntomine Moths (Syntominae) Identification: The largest and most broad-winged of wasp moths in North America. Body metallic blue; head and sides of collar orange. Forewing deep grayish brown, metallic blue at base. Hindwing black. Fringes on all wings partly white. Life history: Diurnal. Flight: May-July. Wing span: 4-5 cm. Caterpillar hosts: Grasses, irises, sedges. Adult food: Not reported Habitat: Not reported Range: Labrador to Pennsylvania, west to Manitoba and Kansas. Conservation: Not reported NatureServe Global Status: Not reported Management needs: Not reported | Documented Records for Ctenucha virginica
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