woolly bear
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According to the legend, the more black setae—long prickly hairs—found on a woolly bear, the harsher the coming winter will be.
From National Geographic • Nov. 29, 2023
While there are hundreds of woolly-looking species in Erebidae family, the most common and well-recognized woolly bear caterpillar is Pyrrharctia isabella, or the larval form of the Isabella tiger moth, says Marshall.
From National Geographic • Nov. 29, 2023
“I’d like to have one woolly bear per family,” Ms. Hoffman said.
From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2014
The size positioning of the brown and black bands on these woolly bear caterpillars can help predict winter weather.
From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2013
“Wouldn’t you rather have a nice woolly bear, though? Or a pretty doll?”
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
