woolly bear
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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
But woolly bear colors can tell you other things.
From National Geographic • Nov. 29, 2023
The colors on a woolly bear caterpillar are directly related to how long it has been feeding, its age and species.
From New York Times • May 11, 2023
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
