The Virginian Tiger Moth is a fluffy white moth with rows of black spots on its yellow abdomen, one of the most common white moths at porch lights across North America. Its caterpillar, the 'yellow woolly bear,' is entirely pale yellow-tan and is one of the most frequently encountered fuzzy caterpillars in late summer. Adults are nocturnal and do not feed.
Best time to see a Virginian Tiger Moth
The best time to see a Virginian Tiger Moth is July–September, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 35,559 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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