Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1256929

Ranchman's Tiger Moth
Platyprepia virginalis

Observation date: June 29, 2020
Submitted by: Birder2
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flew like it was a Flamingo Dancer, very flashy wing movement when flying. Landed on leaves in Raspberry patch and quickly moved to underside or leaves in shadow.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: February 24, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Sherman County