Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1419881

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: February 17, 2026
Submitted by: Kzfisherman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Wrapped in a leaf attached to a young oak.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: February 21, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, McHenry County

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