Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1259304

Isabella Tiger Moth or Banded Woolybear
Pyrrharctia isabella

Observation date: July 10, 2020
Submitted by: SusanPotomac
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Walking across our street.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 27, 2021
Coordinator notes: Banded Woolybears (P. isabella) aren't always banded - they're highly variable. The hairs on this sighting are of uniform length, which is typical of P. isabella instars. I'm reasonably sure about this... JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Montgomery County