Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1162132

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: June 13, 2018
Submitted by: geocachelinda
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On the side of my house, very docile when handled, played dead.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 14, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Saratoga County, United States, New York

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