Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1427755


Apantesis sp.

Observation date: July 12, 2026
Submitted by: Smacqueen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sat for 2 minutes in the sun on my deck and then left. No idea what it is.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: July 12, 2026
Coordinator notes: It is an Apantesis species, one of the Tiger Moths. There are several similar species that cannot be determined without a view of the hindwings.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia

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