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Woolly Bear Moth

Isia Isabella

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42.7659, -83.0798

Field Notes

Description:

Was walking across the trail.

Habitat:

Wetland surrounded by meadow fields

Notes:

Weather: sunny and partly cloudy
Temperature: 40-50 Fahrenheit

The caterpillar was moving from the wetland area.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Nice! I love finding these in the fall. The currently accepted scientific name for this species is Pyrrharctia isabella. http://bugguide.net/node/view/539

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Caterpillars of Eastern North America

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PublishedOctober 28, 2014

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