Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 938186

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: October 11, 2013
Submitted by: cyric
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The lack of black on the face makes me think this is a Virginia Tiger Moth instead of a Saltmarsh Caterpillar, despite being near a saltmarsh.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: February 23, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.