Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 743361

Parthenice Tiger Moth
Grammia parthenice

Observation date: September 17, 2012
Submitted by: Glenna Ohlms
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We found this beautiful orange and black moth resting on our deck next to a small poinsettia plant. The temperate was moderate, comfortable with light breezes. The moth rested for a long time, undisturbed by the flash of the camera or our presence. We don't recall having ever seen a moth like this before, and we identified it by matching photos we found online.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 19, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.