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Spilosoma virginica is a species of moth in the subfamily Arctiinae occurring in the United States and southern Canada. [3] As a caterpillar, it is known as the yellow woolly bear or yellow bear caterpillar. As an adult, it is known as the Virginian tiger moth.
Discover the Virginian Tiger Moth, also known as the Yellow Woolybear Moth, on Butterflies and Moths of North America.
Virginia tiger moth, familiar as the yellow bear caterpillar, or yellow woolly bear, is indigenous to different parts of the United States, mainly Virginia, alongside other states.
The fuzzy Yellow Woolly Bear Caterpillars eventually turn into lovely white moths with yellow and orange patches on their bodies. While not nearly as hairy as the caterpillar, the moths do retain some awesomely fluffy looking leg warmers and hats (maybe sweaters?).
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.
11 wrz 2023 · The caterpillar of the Virginian Tiger Moth is a rusty orange or yellow color, and is completely covered in thin, long, dark hairs. The bristles are not poisonous, but they can cause skin irritation to sensitive skin.
28 lut 2019 · Adult: S. virginica has yellow markings on the abdomen, while S. congrua's abdomen is pure white. [comment by Paul Dennehy]
