Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1042875

Spotted Tussock Moth or Yellow-Spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa maculata

Observation date: May 09, 2015
Submitted by: dirb72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was crawling through the grass along the ground
Status: Resident
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: May 13, 2015
Coordinator notes: It's likely either Pyrrharctia Isabella or Lophocampa maculata. Both have similar looking larvae, but I like Lophocampa maculata better. Bob Martin
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Multnomah County