Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1103821

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: September 24, 2016
Submitted by: seemayer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: on Eutrochium purpureum (used to be called eupatoriums). overcast, 70degfar. caterpillar on underside of leaf. 1 1/2 long not counting hair. 2" with hair.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 27, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Sedgwick County