Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 709704

Ornate Tiger Moth
Apantesis ornata

Observation date: May 09, 2012
Date notes: It was approximately May 9, give or take a day or two
Submitted by: tdpark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I thought at first this moth was dead but it was moving very sluggishly so I assumed it was sleeping and left it alone. It was windy and a few minutes later I noticed it had moved down between two rocks for some cover.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 21, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia