Virginian Tiger Moth (Spilosoma virginica)

At porchlights near an overgrown backyard habitat in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.

This species is differentiated from Spilosoma congrua by the presence of yellow markings on the abdomen. S. congrua has a pure white abdomen.

Note: Ridiculously reflective white wings!! :o

comments (5)

Christine Young

Lion

Oooh! That's a really nice shot! It's fantastic to be able to see the abdomen. Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! I feel like some of the detail got washed out by the flash. I had to adjust the exposure a little bit just so you could see anything! :/ Posted 7 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

What a spotless, pure white moth! With some spots. Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  :P I'm predicting a new common name: Spotless Spotted Moth. LOL Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    That name is partly descriptive, as per scientific tradition, we must think of something else. Inappropriate or not, given its pure appearance, my vote is on "Virgin moth". Better may be "Virgin Virgina Moth". Posted 7 years ago

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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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling