Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1398149

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: August 25, 2020
Submitted by: dawittrock2231
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On my patio. Lean toward Spilosoma virginica but possibly Spilosoma isabella.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 07, 2025
Coordinator notes: See Martha Reinhardt's photo on MPG: https://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=8137
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Vilas County