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Virginia tiger moth.

Spilosoma virginica

Photo by raamann
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Description:

Spilosoma virginica is a species of moth in the Arctiinae subfamily. As a caterpillar, it is known as the Yellow woolly bear or Yellow bear caterpillar. As an adult, it is known as the Virginia tiger moth.

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PublishedMarch 16, 2011

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