Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1098365

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: August 19, 2016
Submitted by: wolfhoundgirl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this caterpillar on a marigold leaf. I am not sure it was there to eat it. The plant is close to several other plants. I have found similar caterpillars on our front screen door and the ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 23, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Wake County