About Grammia virguncula W.Kirby, 1837
Apantesis virguncula, commonly known as the little virgin tiger moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Erebidae. This species was originally described as Grammia virguncula by W. Kirby in 1837. It was formerly classified within the genus Grammia, but was later moved to the genus Apantesis, alongside all other species from the genera Grammia, Holarctia, and Notarctia. The forewings of this moth measure between 13.9 and 20.5 mm in length. Adult moths are most commonly active in flight from mid-June to late July, though recorded sightings of adults have occurred between late May and late August. The species' larvae feed on a wide range of herbaceous plants, with a particular preference for plants from the family Asteraceae; confirmed host plants include dandelion, knotweed, and plantain.
