Apantesis virguncula

(Kirby, 1837)
Little Virgin Tiger

Sort #: 2140 | P #: 930247 | MPG #: 8175 | PFG Page #: 296
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally on leaves
Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants, incl. Taraxacum (Dandelion), Polygonum (Knotweed), Plantago (Plantain)
Phenology: Adult: 5/24 to 7/10 (101 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 135