Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1065813

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: September 16, 2015
Submitted by: digginflowers
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On 8-30 the moth laid about 40 eggs on the door frame. The caterpillars hatched on 9-3. They ate basil, boneset and a bit of parsley. The caterpillars varied in color and the growth rates varied. At 13 days old we released them in the garden.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 19, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Dauphin County