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The agreeable tiger moth (''Spilosoma congrua'') is one of three species of white tiger moth which are common in the United States. It has pronounced black eyes, white abdomen, and orange "bib" which set it apart from its cousin the
Virginia tiger moth ''Spilosoma virginica'' is a species of moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. As a caterpillar, it is known as the yellow woolly bear or yellow bear caterpillar. As an adult, it is known as the Virginian tiger moth. Caterpillar life stage Identifi ...
. Like its cousin, it tents its wings when at rest. It was described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in the United States, Canada, and possibly India.''Spilosoma congrua'' at BOLD.
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''Spilosoma congrua'' at EOL''Spilosoma congrua'' at BHLCatalogue of the described Lepidoptera of North America (1860)
Spilosoma Moths of North America Moths described in 1855 {{Spilosoma-stub