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Virginia Tiger Moth Caterpillars - Spilosoma virginica Habitat: Mesic, mixed forest Geotagged,Spilosoma,Spilosoma virginica,Summer,United States,Virginia tiger moth,caterpillar,larva Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. Impressive ID work! Posted 3 years ago
  2. Must have great eyes Christine Posted 3 years ago

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"Spilosoma virginica" is a species of moth in the Arctiinae subfamily. As a caterpillar, it is known as the Yellow woolly bear or Yellow bear caterpillar. As an adult, it is known as the Virginia tiger moth.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Apr 29, 2022. Captured Aug 21, 2021 10:52 in Main st, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm