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Virginian Tiger Moth - Spilosoma virginica 25 mm long. Forewings and hindwings were pure white. Abdomen had yellow patches and rows of black spots. Coxa and femur of forelegs were orange and black. Legs are striped.<br /> <br /> Attracted to a moth light in a rural area. Geotagged,Spilosoma virginica,Summer,United States,moth,moth week 2018,spilosoma,tiger moth,virginian tiger moth Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Virginian Tiger Moth - Spilosoma virginica

25 mm long. Forewings and hindwings were pure white. Abdomen had yellow patches and rows of black spots. Coxa and femur of forelegs were orange and black. Legs are striped.

Attracted to a moth light in a rural area.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Heh! White sheet, white moth, flash...that's a lot of white altogether! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Haha, yup! Posted 7 years ago

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The Virginia tiger moth

"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.

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Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 23, 2018. Captured Jul 23, 2018 04:41 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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