Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 930496

Observation date: September 20, 2013
Submitted by: nullzilla
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found the insect on an aster plant that had been uprooted for several days. It appeared to have 3 or 4 sets of middle legs. there are orange stripes near the legs and directly on top with white stripes on each side. No apparent hair or protrusions. Found in Rio Rancho, NM.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: December 27, 2013
Coordinator notes: Great find! Check other submitter with similar sighting on same host plant on 9-11 in Santa Fe County.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County