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wooly bear

Pyrrharctia isabella

Description:

The wooly bear is the caterpillar of the Isabella Tiger Moth. I saw several of these crawling across the paved bike path on a warm November afternoon. According to folklore the wide brown band indicates a mild winter.

Habitat:

restored Indiana prairie

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AnnaWhipkey
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AnnaWhipkey

Indiana, USA

Spotted on Nov 25, 2011
Submitted on Nov 28, 2011

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