Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 913298

Garden Tiger Moth or Great Tiger Moth
Arctia caja

Observation date: July 29, 2013
Submitted by: karenlippy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Cool morning. Alive but difficulty moving at first. Then beat wings for awhile, until able to take off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 31, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Mason County

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