Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1247430

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: May 04, 2020
Submitted by: Venus7319
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found hours after a big storm, late at night. Would often vibrate a few seconds before flying off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: September 17, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Scott County