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moth - Arctia virginalis
Copyright © 2007 Wendy 10

moth - Arctia virginalis
Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California, USA
June 4, 2007
Size: 1.25 inches
Found on ground on sandy path on the way to beach. Bright orange in underwings.
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Contributed by Wendy 10 on 5 June, 2007 - 9:15pm
Last updated 11 June, 2007 - 1:05pm

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Looks like Platyprepia virginalis (Ranchman's Tiger Moth). See
… John Davis, 5 June, 2007 - 9:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Platyprepia virginalis
Thank you! Do you know the host plant?
… Wendy 10, 5 June, 2007 - 11:09pm login or register to post comments

 
host plants
I believe the caterpillar feeds on a variety of herbaceous plants.
… John Davis, 5 June, 2007 - 11:17pm login or register to post comments

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