Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1396574

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: October 24, 2024
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Two caterpillars feeding on coyote willow leaves on the bank of the Rio Grande, this entry presents the individual with maximum head exposure. The afternoon was hot, windy, and under a clear sky.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 25, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County