Apantesis parthenice

(Kirby, 1837)

Parthenice Tiger Moth

The Parthenice Tiger Moth is a tiger moth in the Erebidae, found across eastern North America from southeastern Canada through the eastern United States. are active from June through late September and are readily attracted to artificial light sources. The is common in open including fields and woodland edges.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Apantesis parthenice: /əˈpænθəsɪs pɑrˈθɛnɪki/

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Habitat

Fields and woodland edges.

Distribution

Southeastern Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the eastern United States.

Seasonality

June to late September.

Behavior

; attracted to light sources.

Similar Taxa

Notarctia proximaFormerly placed in the same (Apantesis) and shares the white and black striped forewing pattern typical of tiger moths; distinguished by geographic range and specific wing pattern details.
Other Apantesis speciesShare the tiger moth coloration pattern but differ in specific forewing stripe configuration and hindwing coloration.