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Woolly Bear

Pyrrharctia isabella

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Didn't know they hibernated the winter as caterpillars. Anyone know if this is normal?

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago

LuckyLogan, it is normal for them to hibernate over the winter. According to Bug Guide, they have two broods. The second one hibernates.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/539

LuckyLogan
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LuckyLogan

Iowa, USA

Spotted on Apr 6, 2014
Submitted on Apr 6, 2014

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