Virginian Tiger Moth caterpillar – 6/29/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 6/29/11

Observation Time: 10:20 a.m.

Observation Location: near outflow pool at Gavins Pond Dam

Common Name: Virginian Tiger Moth caterpillar

Scientific Name: Spilosoma virginica

Comments: This caterpillar, which was chewing on grape leaves, will metamorphose into a beautiful white moth.

More Information: Moths in a Connecticut Yard