Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1359003

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: June 11, 2023
Submitted by: Aardvark69
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A pair of moths tightly packed together on a side surface of wooden stairs (external, busy street). Sunny fairly hot day today (about 80F) but much colder yesterday with intermittent heavy rain. The moths remained in the same position at least between 10 am and 2 pm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 12, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Massachusetts, Essex County