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Field Notes

Description:

This beautiful moth was out after a very heavy rain. Most likely too wet to fly. Very distinctive yellow underwing with big back dots. Upper wing is tan with a white patter. fussy hairy head with red on it.

Species ID Suggestions

Garden Tiger Moth

Arctia caja
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Also known as the Great Tiger Moth (Arctia caja). The pattern always reminds me of giraffes. http://bugguide.net/node/view/26615

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New England Arthropods
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Mission WILD
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PublishedAugust 18, 2016

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