The agreeable tiger moth (''Spilosoma congrua''), also known as the New Hope tiger moth (''Spilosoma spesnova''), is one of three species of white tiger moth which are common in the United States. It has pronounced black eyes, white

abdomen The abdomen (colloquially called the gut, belly, tummy, midriff, tucky, or stomach) is the front part of the torso between the thorax (chest) and pelvis in humans and in other vertebrates. The area occupied by the abdomen is called the abdominal ...

, and orange "bib" which set it apart from its cousin the Virginia tiger moth. Like its cousin, it tents its wings when at rest. It was described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in the United States, Canada, and possibly India.''Spilosoma congrua'' at BOLD.
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''Spilosoma congrua'' at EOL''Spilosoma congrua'' at BHLCatalogue of the described Lepidoptera of North America (1860)
Spilosoma Moths of North America Moths described in 1855 {{Spilosoma-stub

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