The milkweed tussock moth is a gregarious species, so place several individuals in each cage. It may be interesting to observe the feeding behavior of milkweed tussock moth larvae. Recent studies suggest that larvae of this species cut furrows Into milkweed leaves. The furrows cut off the supply of sticky, white latex to areas of the leaf where larvae wish to feed. See if your milkweed tussock moth larvae feed in a similar manner.
Most tiger moths are night fliers and can be readily collected from lights.
Occasionally, adults can be flushed from vegetation or captured near host plants during the day. A good way to catch tiger moths and many other night-flying insects is by illuminating a white bed sheet with a lantern, or if you have one available, a portable black light. Choose an open area, away from strong light sources, to undertake your light trapping. String clothesline between two trees and drape the bed sheet over it. When a tiger moth lands on the sheet, capture it with forceps or a short-handled net.