Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1382742

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: June 16, 2024
Submitted by: Amcenhill
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There are dozens of these little caterpillars hanging around a raised pond. They are eating delphinium and iris foliage. Also napping (?) in the plant pots on the moist dirt. Weather has been warm (70-90 degrees) and mostly sunny. They have been here for a week now.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Dutchess County