Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1335835

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: July 28, 2022
Submitted by: Katelbr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on a Kentucky wonder bean plant, top of leaf. Sunny day in Iowa, cooler evening. Slow and grazing on a leaf.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: July 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Polk County

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