Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1145381

Isabella Tiger Moth or Banded Woolybear
Pyrrharctia isabella

Observation date: October 07, 2017
Submitted by: RudhiraKaama
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Behavior: Walking up tree limb, curling around, seemed to be investigating me and reached out half of it's body towards me. Several minutes later, it was on the ground below the limb. Weather conditions: 70-80 degrees F, low humidity, cloud-cover with sun trying to break-through. Host plant: downed tree limb
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: October 09, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sussex County, United States, New Jersey