Arctia yarrowii
Stretch, 1874
Yarrow's tiger moth, Mountain Tiger Moth
Arctia yarrowii, commonly known as Yarrow's or Mountain Tiger Moth, is a of tiger moth in the Erebidae. It was first described by Richard Harper Stretch in 1874. The species inhabits high-elevation alpine environments in western North America, specifically barren rocky fellfields and slides above the timberline. are active during mid-summer, with approximately 22 mm in length.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Barren rocky fellfields and slides above the timberline. Also found in the Pacific Northwest.
Distribution
North America from Hudson Bay to British Columbia and northern Arizona.
Seasonality
are on from mid-July to mid-August.
Diet
The probably feed on various herbaceous plants.
More Details
Taxonomic history
This was formerly a member of the Pararctia, but was moved to Arctia along with the other species of the genera Acerbia, Pararctia, Parasemia, Platarctia, and Platyprepia.
Wing length
The length of the is about 22 mm.