Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 988612

St. Lawrence Tiger Moth
Platarctia parthenos

Observation date: July 11, 2014
Date notes: My camera date/time settings were not accurate, so don't pay attention to those
Submitted by: whaas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Chilly, wet morning, so moth was not moving. Did not see underwings. Resting in tall grass/forb understory in mixed aspen/pine forest near a riparian area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: July 16, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Carbon County