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Virginian Tiger Moth

Spilosoma virginica

Description:

TL 26 mm (1 inch long) FW Pure White, stripes on legs. Abdomen is yellow patches with black spots. Wingspan is approximately 4 cm (over 1.50 inches) Host: Variety of deciduous trees and low plants

Habitat:

In the house (coming from open woodlands most likely)

Notes:

It followed me in the house. It was in a little beat up shape, but started to crawl up the wall. HA!

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1 Comment

MarinLeko
MarinLeko 11 years ago

Nice;)

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Jul 11, 2012
Submitted on Jul 12, 2012

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