Spilosoma virginica Caterpillar

Habitat: Mixed forest

comments (8)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Whoa, you really nailed this shot!

As for your suggestions, it's the last one. I didn't check, but your last one is always the closest. Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks and haha! I am too predictable and you know me very well. And, yes...that is the one that I'm favoring at this point, but I think I am wrong.
  
  Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Because of the black lines/dots lacking on your photo? Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Yep, exactly. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Spilosoma virginica was my second choice, but the pale version of that species doesn't have the yellow dots on the sides. Estigmene acrea I threw in there because that species has long hairs, but it doesn't really match...not at all really. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        The app says Spilosoma virginica, with a pretty convincing photo matching yours. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks, I've updated it as Spilosoma virginica. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Great! Posted 5 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 Christine Young