Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 915069

Garden Tiger Moth or Great Tiger Moth
Arctia caja

Observation date: August 06, 2013
Submitted by: kukka
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The outside light had been left on overnight and the moth was located in the door frame. No plants nearby. I am located in Greenland, Michigan. In the upper peninsula near Lake Superior
Status: Stray
Verified by: designandsound13
Verified date: August 26, 2013
Coordinator notes: Thank you for the submission!
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Ontonagon County

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