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Tiger moth

Virbia fragilis

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Small moth released from a spider's web under one of our outside lights.

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

Virbia fragilis - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
KarenL
It was the least I could do after it flashed its underwings for me Jacob!
Jacob Gorneau
Gorgeous image. I love the soft rust-orange tone of the moth against a complementary background! Thanks for releasing it from the spiderweb!
KarenL
Thanks Todd - I think I've found a match.

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PublishedJune 1, 2013

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