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Moth - Tiger Moth Arctia villica

Photo by VítorPendão
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Tiger Moth

Arctia villica

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Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau
Here is one with the same markings as yours, also found in Portugal: http://www.iberianwildlife.com/images/picos-europa/butterflies-moths-trip-2008/epicallia-(arctia)-villica.jpg
Jacob Gorneau
This lovely species appears to be quite variable. Please verify!

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