Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1358047

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: June 22, 2022
Submitted by: seemayer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: was on baptisia australis and stayed for many days. hair tufts turned darker on ends two days later.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: June 09, 2023
Coordinator notes: I believe both the pics you submitted are S. virginica Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Sedgwick County