The agreeable tiger moth (''Spilosoma congrua'') is one of three species of white tiger moth which are common in the United States. It has pronounced black eyes, white
abdomen, and orange "bib" which set it apart from its cousin the
Virginia tiger moth
''Spilosoma virginica'' is a species of moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. As a caterpillar, it is known as the yellow woolly bear or yellow bear caterpillar. As an adult, it is known as the Virginian tiger moth.
Caterpillar life stage
Identifi ...
. 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 BHL
Catalogue of the described Lepidoptera of North America (1860)
Spilosoma
Moths of North America
Moths described in 1855
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