Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1130118

Virgin Tiger Moth
Apantesis virgo

Observation date: July 28, 2017
Date notes: Still there and still alive on 29 July
Submitted by: whhowe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Roosting on front porch. Reluctant to fly and may be dying, but still alive the next day. Tried to fly but could not get airborne.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: July 30, 2017
Coordinator notes: They are quite variable, and lazy. SG
Checklist region(s): Ontario County, United States, New York