Isabella Tiger Moth - Pyrrharctia isabella

This species always wants to snuggle.

TL: ~25 mm. Pale orange forewings marked by faint brown lines and spots. Abdomen is mostly orange with a row of black, dorsal spots.

Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm light in a semi-rural area

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comments (6)

Calbost Niel

Lion

Great perspective Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! These are friendly, curious moths. They always crawl on me. Posted 4 years ago

Wesley Goorachan

Lion

That is spectacular! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! They are so cute <3. Posted 4 years ago

Neptune

Lion

How cute is that! Love it! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! It was like a tiny teddy bear <3. Posted 4 years ago

The Banded woolly bear

The moth "Pyrrharctia isabella" is known by different common names during its two main life stages. The adult is the Isabella Tiger Moth and the larva is called the Banded Woolly Bear. The larvae of many species of Arctiid moths are called "woolly bears" because of their long, thick, furlike setae.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young