Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1160008

Ranchman's Tiger Moth
Platyprepia virginalis

Observation date: June 03, 2018
Date notes: Raised from orange fuzzy caterpillar similar to Acraea Moth caterpillar. Made cocoon in May. Emerged today, 6/3/18. Drying wings in photo.
Submitted by: Vaya
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillar was found on the ground near a lilac bush.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: October 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Butte County