Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 546717

Cinnabar Moth
Tyria jacobaeae

Observation date: July 22, 2011
Submitted by: Leihla Scharlau
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: They are all over the flowers in the picture but not on any other plants. I believe the flower may be tansy ragwort.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 23, 2011
Coordinator notes: You bet that's tansy ragwort. Thanks for the record!
Checklist region(s): Thurston County, Washington, United States