Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1370289

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: September 01, 2023
Date notes: 75 degrees mostly sunny
Submitted by: Team-Chick
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 2 caterpillars were observed in York River State Park native plant garden. Park has estuarine environment. I’m not familiar with the host plant. I believe it’s boneset.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 04, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, James City County