Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 915459

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: July 24, 2013
Submitted by: schmev24
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Canoeing on Lake Winnipesaukee near an island cove and all of a sudden this hairy fella fell into my boat. Warm afternoon temperatures. Cove surrounded by pines and deciduous trees, shrubs, reeds, etc.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: February 07, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Hampshire, Carroll County