Woolly Bear Caterpillar

Description:

Woolly bears do not actually feel much like wool—they are covered with short, stiff bristles of hair.

Habitat:

This medium-size moth, with yellowish-orange and cream-colored wings spotted with black, is common from northern Mexico throughout the United States and across the southern third of Canada.

Notes:

According to legend, the wider that middle brown section is (i.e., the more brown segments there are), the milder the coming winter will be. Conversely, a narrow brown band is said to predict a harsh winter.