Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 614360

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: September 03, 2011
Submitted by: linthacker
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Host plant: lilac; weather: sunny, 70's.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kent
Verified date: February 05, 2012
Coordinator notes: Thank you for your submission. This photo documents the first of this species from Valley County, Idaho.
Checklist region(s): Valley County, Idaho, United States