tiger moth

noun

1. any of numerous moths of the family Arctiidae, many of which have conspicuously striped or spotted wings.

tiger moth

noun

1. any of a group of arctiid moths, mostly boldly marked, often in black, orange, and yellow, of the genera Arctia, Parasemia, Euplagia, etc, producing woolly bear larvae and typified by the garden tiger ( Arctia caja ) Often shortened totiger

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiger moth¹

First recorded in 1810–20