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White Virginian Tiger Moth

Spilosoma virginica

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Habitat:

Wooded and partially Marshy Riverside Park

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Spilosoma virginica

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White Virginian Tiger Moth

Spilosoma virginica

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Heather R
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Comments (3)
Joseph R. Godreau
Lol... you're right! I knew it reminded me of someone, but I couldn't figure out who... Phyllis Diller it is! Good one!
Heather R
Whatever its scientific name is, it should be given the common name - the Phyllis Diller moth. Only the older people here will get that. Probably.

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Life of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois

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PublishedJune 6, 2016

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