Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1339718

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: August 16, 2022
Submitted by: trudyslarks
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: February 18, 2023
Coordinator notes: Suspect the individual’s hair appears more “matted” from being damp than its usual furry appearance, which can make the ID more difficult. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Hennepin County