Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1372079

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: September 27, 2023
Submitted by: leirkson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Host plant is blue flag iris (iris versicolor), companion plant of carex evergold, in part shade under maple canopy, mesic soil. Shown free feeding on leaves. Ambient air temp approximately 68F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Fairfax County