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Virginian Tiger Moth caterpillar - Spilosoma virginica
Copyright © 2008 Sam Houston

Virginian Tiger Moth caterpillar - Spilosoma virginica
Sand Springs, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA
September 28, 2008
Size: 38mm (1 1/2")
Found on Giant Ragweed - Ambrosia trifida.
Please help with ID.

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Virginian Tiger Moth caterpillar - Spilosoma virginica Virginian Tiger Moth caterpillar - Spilosoma virginica
Contributed by Sam Houston on 29 September, 2008 - 8:21am
Last updated 29 September, 2008 - 10:26am

Looks to be
Spilosoma virginica
… john and jane balaban, 29 September, 2008 - 9:55am

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