Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1066769

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: September 26, 2015
Submitted by: dbwarren
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was on a nettle plant (stinging nettle?). It looked like there was a white cocoon under and starting to go up the sides - wondering if it is starting to go into the pupa stage?
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 26, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Brown County