Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1378930

Vestal Tiger Moth
Spilosoma vestalis

Observation date: May 01, 2024
Submitted by: brennayeager
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It stayed on a garden hose for at least 6 hours with only slightly moving. At one point, it opened its wings. By morning, it was gone. Didn't move when the hose was moved.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 04, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Clark County