Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424109

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: May 29, 2026
Submitted by: Okrus
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Did not want to be bothered or held. During the 5th attempt trying to coax him onto my finger, he showed intelligence knowing exactly where an exit was (a 3cm cracked open window in the same room) and promptly left. It was quite funny how fast and precise he flew to and out the window.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 10, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia