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isabella tiger moth

Pyrrharctia isabella

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This little moth came to the light after feeding on nectar bearing flowers in the garden. Appears to be in the tiger moth family - has bright orange underwings, and black and red legs

Habitat:

flower garden in a woodland clearing

Species ID Suggestions

isabella tiger moth

Pyrrharctia isabella
Ornithoptera80
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Comments (1)
KarenSaxton
This one looked so much brighter than my previous ones that I had to look back on previous spottings! And given that our roads are practically paved with them, I'm wondering why I almost never see them. At any rate - thank you for the ID So what is this guy? https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1094786012

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Moths and Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
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Pacific Northwest Wildlife
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PublishedJuly 29, 2019

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