Spilosoma virginica is a species of moth in the subfamily Arctiinae occurring in the United States and southern Canada. [3] As a caterpillar, it is known as the yellow woolly bear or yellow bear …

Jan 31, 2025 · Virginian Tiger Moth (Spilosoma virginica) Detailing the physical features, habits, territorial reach and other identifying qualities of the Virginian Tiger Moth

Jun 3, 2025 · Where an egg mass is present, another clue is available. The egg masses of S.virginica are typically yellow, of S.congrua typically white, and those of H.cunea, a very pale …

Virginian Tiger Moth/Yellow Woolly Bear (Spilosoma virginica) Virginia tiger moth, familiar as the yellow bear caterpillar, or yellow woolly bear, is indigenous to different parts of the United …

Spilosoma virginica is a medium-sized moth (FW 19 - 25 mm) with pure white wings marked with a few black dots. The forewing spots are usually limited to one near the inferolateral cell and …

Aug 20, 2025 · The Virginia Tiger Moth (Spilosoma virginica) is one of the most common tiger moths in North America, well known for its striking white wings and its fuzzy caterpillar stage, …

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Despite its name, this species is not limited to Virginia and can be found in various habitats throughout North America. Characteristics describe the physical and behavioral traits that …

Spilosoma virginica (Fabricius, 1798) Virginian Tiger Sort #: 2151 | P3 #: 930316 | MPG #: 8137 | PFG Page #: 302 View on BugGuide | View on iNaturalist | BOLD Link Larval feeding type: …