Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1402482

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: May 26, 2025
Submitted by: Lilliegriffith
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fished it out of a puddle on a rainy day. Spent 2 hours inside warming up, was lethargic but flew away on its own.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: June 02, 2025
Coordinator notes: This is actually a Virginian Tiger Moth rather than a White Silk Moth, they look very similar. Thanks, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Lyon County