Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1386947

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: July 16, 2024
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This morning I saw four of these caterpillars emerging from dense vegetation and crossing a dirt road, all within 20 meters of each other. Sunny, warm, light breezes. The general location was the east edge of the Rio Grande Bosque.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Valencia County