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Pyrrharctia isabella is a moth in the family Erebidae, recorded in Ohio.
| Scientific name | Pyrrharctia isabella |
| Family | Erebidae |
| Group | Tiger Moths |
| Wingspan | 1.8” - 2.6” |
Habitat. A generalist that can occur nearly anywhere, but peak abundance is in the vicinity of abandoned agricultural fields.
Host plant. Various trees, shrubs and many different wildflowers and weeds - even dandelions
Related pages
- Ohio Moths — every species page in this set, and why it is not all 3,000
- Ohio Butterflies — the better-known kin
Sources
- ODNR Division of Wildlife, Moths of Ohio field guide, Publication 5467 — the species account, family, wingspan, habitat, and host plant.
Verified 2026-08-15.