Phragmatobia lineata explained

Phragmatobia lineata, the lined ruby tiger moth, is a moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Newman and Donahue in 1966.^[1] It is found from the north-eastern United States, west to Manitoba and Alberta. The habitat consists of prairies.^[2]

The wingspan is about 57 mm.^[3] Adults are on wing from early to late May.

The larvae probably feed on various low-growing plants.

References

• Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . Search results Family: Arctiidae . Butterflies and Moths of the World . Natural History Museum, London.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Phragmatobia lineata Newman & Donahue, 1966 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . September 27, 2019.
2. Web site: Schmidt, B. C. . Robinson, E. . amp . Species Details: Phragmatobia lineata . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 29, 2020.
3. Web site: 930333.00 – 8157 – Phragmatobia lineata – Lined Ruby Tiger Moth – Newman & Donahue, 1966 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . September 27, 2019.