Tiger moths are a remarkably diverse group of insects belonging to the subfamily Arctiinae under the family Erebidae. Globally comprising roughly 11,000 unique species, these moths are renowned for their vivid, geometric wing patterns, intricate survival mechanisms, and notoriously fuzzy caterpillars.
Scientific TaxonomyAccording to classification registries like the iNaturalist Arctiinae Directory, tiger moths fit into the biological tree as follows:
Kingdom: Animalia
Order: Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
Family: ErebidaeSubfamily: Arctiinae
