Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 543407

Ornate Tiger Moth
Apantesis ornata

Observation date: June 19, 2011
Submitted by: katemrowe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nighttime. Before flying, it flapped its wings very rapidly. There was another moth (same kind) at the window. I let it out the window after the photo session.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: August 17, 2011
Coordinator notes: This appears to be a highly yellowed Grammia ornata. The only other Grammia with this combination is arizonenzis, but that would be far out of range. However, I have never seen such a yellow forewing on ornata. It is a bit of an unusual specimen if the ID is correct. Kelly
Checklist region(s): Sonoma County, California, United States