Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1314227

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: September 29, 2021
Submitted by: Karesler77
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 2 caterpillars in my flowers (mums). When I water the flowers they come out. One has shed its dark hair and now is bright orange. This same one appears to have attached himself to the house siding behind holiday decorations.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 22, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Cook County