Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1357074

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: May 27, 2023
Submitted by: weflybye
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: found the larva last year on 9-15-22. Fed it the thistle I found it on and on 9-23-22 it pupated and spent the past 8 months sleeping in one of my outdoor tents. Today 5-27-23 it emerged.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Mason County