Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1358418

Ranchman's Tiger Moth
Platyprepia virginalis

Observation date: June 07, 2023
Submitted by: cmconway
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was fluttering in the middle of a gravel path next to a pond in Magnuson Park and was unable to fly. It was found in full sun. I've examined it under a dissecting microscope at 60x and cannot find any external injuries or missing body parts.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 08, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, King County