Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1100120

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: August 28, 2016
Submitted by: Rachlikewhatt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a warm day. It was very active, constantly moving. Wooden logs were moved for the first time in months and the caterpillar was a few feet from that.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.