Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1327496

Ranchman's Tiger Moth
Platyprepia virginalis

Observation date: June 09, 2022
Submitted by: Chris Carvalho
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying in a riparian area with several other males of both dark and bright coloration forms. Overcast, calm afternoon with temperature in low 70s F. Specimen is a male, was caught with a net, photographed, then released.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Klickitat County