Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1363371

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: June 03, 2023
Submitted by: Blue Swallowtail
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillars found on and near my sand cherry bushes during the first week of June. Fed on sand cherry, pupated 2-3 weeks later. Moths emerged the first and second week of July.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: July 14, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nebraska, Adams County