Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 549857

Cinnabar Moth
Tyria jacobaeae

Observation date: August 04, 2011
Submitted by: Sandy Bamford
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have been finding these caterpillars on tansy plants for several years now at my home on Harstine Island in Shelton, WA. I only see them on the tansy, usually after we have had some warm weather. I'm wondering if you can identify it. I didn't see a picture of it in your identification gallery
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 04, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Mason County, Washington, United States