Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1053762

Virgin Tiger Moth
Apantesis virgo

Observation date: July 12, 2015
Submitted by: Jjm51696
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth was calm at first the started running frantically as I tried to get it on a piece of paper to take it outside. When it seemed scared it fanned out its wings and showed its underwings which were a vibrant orange-red.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 12, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Cambria County