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Virginia Tiger Moth caterpillar

Spilosoma virginica

Description:

Also called "Yellow Wooly Bear" as a caterpillar. Big fuzzy caterpillar, burnt orange. They vary in color from light yellow to dark reddish, like this one.

Habitat:

Found on a branch of a low shrub, munching away on a leaf.

Notes:

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Mandy Hollman
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Mandy Hollman

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Sep 22, 2013
Submitted on Sep 22, 2013

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