Jersey Tiger Moth??? - Ask Extension
I found this moth today and the little bit of research I found online was that it is a Jersey Tiger Moth but they are listed as a sort of rare moth fo...
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Jersey Tiger Moth??? #879747
Asked August 01, 2024, 1:35 PM EDT
I found this moth today and the little bit of research I found online was that it is a Jersey Tiger Moth but they are listed as a sort of rare moth found in the UK. I have it captured in a cup right now in my office but I really don't want it to die, especially if it's rare and should be studied/analyzed/captured/saved. Please advise ASAP. Thank you.
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
The moth in your photo appears to be from the apantesis family. It can be found in the US. Below is a link with information on this species.
http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/browse/family-erebidae/subfamily-arctiinae/tribe-arctiini/apantesis/apantesis-ornata/
http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/browse/family-erebidae/subfamily-arctiinae/tribe-arctiini/apantesis/apantesis-ornata/
