Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 931361

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: September 27, 2013
Submitted by: LengenFamily5
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This beautiful caterpillar was found in our backyard by my son.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: February 20, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Hunterdon County