Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 728749

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: July 26, 2012
Submitted by: Prairie Wetland...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A cool summer morning. This caterpillar was found on sweet clover in a wet prairie planting and actively moved around our hands.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: August 25, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Otter Tail County