Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 758569

St. Lawrence Tiger Moth
Platarctia parthenos

Observation date: June 26, 2012
Submitted by: birdlover53
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Came across the moth by my driveway in the middle of a mature oak forest on a sunny day. Approximately 15 mm long, small eyes the color of blueberries, slender antennae, 2 white spots on each forewing. Never seen before or since.
Status: Resident
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: February 08, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Calhoun County