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Woolly Bear

Pyrrharctia isabella

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Description:

Didn't know they hibernated the winter as caterpillars. Anyone know if this is normal?

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ForestDragon
LuckyLogan, it is normal for them to hibernate over the winter. According to Bug Guide, they have two broods. The second one hibernates. http://bugguide.net/node/view/539

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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
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Iowan Biodiversity
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedApril 6, 2014

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