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Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth

Pyrrharctia isabella

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Description:

The larva of a species of tiger moth (Pyrrharctia isabella), the woolly bear caterpillar is also known as a woolly worm. They average about 1 1⁄2 inches long, and are bristly, with black stripes at each end and a reddish brown stripe in the middle. They curl into a ball when touched

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A closer look at woolly bear caterpillars: Organic Gardening

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PublishedAugust 18, 2014

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