Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 550171

Painted Tiger Moth
Arachnis picta

Observation date: August 06, 2011
Submitted by: TheLorax
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Had them in a jar for a couple of days to keep them for identification a beautiful moth. The one of three I have has reached adult hood and has layed probably approaching 100 eggs in a jar. Any clue what to do to the eggs...is there any scientific need ? or a good place to put them so they survive to maturity as well?
Status: Resident
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: August 10, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Cibola County, New Mexico, United States