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great tiger moth

Arctia caja

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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43.1771, -124.188

Field Notes

Description:

This is probably the same individual as my previous one as I found it two days later in the same spot

Habitat:

found on sidewalk

Notes:

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6937626

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
KarenSaxton
I would love to see them more often. I found one and a friend of mine who isn't on projectnoah(yet) found an even nicer one
demonkittymeowmeow
I have one of these tattooed on my ankle. Another name for them is the Garden Tiger Moth :3
KarenSaxton
and misspelled as well! I'll edit. Am having trouble uploading today for some reason. I have another photo I"d like to put up
Dan Doucette
Love the pattern! Karen you forgot to capitalize the genus.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Moths and Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
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PublishedAugust 7, 2011

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