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Virginian Tiger Moth Caterpillar

Spilosoma virginica

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47.2387, -88.1326

Field Notes

Description:

This caterpillar has a yellow body with very fine white and black hair of various lengths. There also seems to be a dark or black line running lengthwise down its topside.

Species ID Suggestions

Virginian Tiger Moth

Spilosoma virginica

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PublishedSeptember 30, 2015

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