Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1269138

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: August 16, 2020
Submitted by: LakeAve216
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on the back of my leg under a picnic table on Cayuga Lake shore. Seemed friendly
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: August 16, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Tompkins County

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