Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1049020

Parthenice Tiger Moth
Grammia parthenice

Observation date: May 15, 2015
Submitted by: TexasParkRanger
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Located at Mission Tejas State Park, the moth was not very active and seemed to be in a state of rest on this sunny day with scattered clouds. It was relocated from the front steps of the office to the nearby flower garden to prevent anyone stepping on it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 30, 2015
Coordinator notes: Based on range and the salmon pink color of the hindwings, I believe this is Grammia parthenice. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Houston County