Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 732131

Garden Tiger Moth or Great Tiger Moth
Arctia caja

Observation date: August 20, 2012
Submitted by: tinyminn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Im 15 and took this picture while camping in Wyoming mountains. I thought it was a pretty moth so I hopped on the internet to identify it and ran across this website. Just thought Id add to your collection of pretty pictures :) I would love for it to be shared.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kent
Verified date: August 21, 2012
Coordinator notes: Thanks for taking the time to share your photo. Together we are building an important database.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Lincoln County