Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1000242

Ornate Tiger Moth
Apantesis ornata

Observation date: June 24, 2011
Submitted by: shastamax
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Resting.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: August 11, 2014
Coordinator notes: The transverse lines across the mid-wing appear to be heavier in A. proxima than in G. ornata. Also, A. proxima generally occurs much further south. Bob Martin
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Siskiyou County