Spilosoma dubia explained

Spilosoma dubia, the dubious tiger moth, is a moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found from south-eastern Canada west to Alberta and in the eastern United States. The habitat consists of aspen parkland and southern boreal forests.

The wingspan is 32–38 mm.[1] Adults are on wing from mid-May to mid-June.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Prunus serotina.[2]

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  1. http://bugguide.net/node/view/311053 BugGuide
  2. Web site: Robinson, E. . Schmidt, B. C. . amp . Species Details: Spilosoma dubia . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 26, 2020.