Species guide
Woolly bear (Isabella tiger moth)
HarmlessPyrrharctia isabella
What does Woolly bear (Isabella tiger moth) look like?
The famous 'woolly bear' caterpillar is fuzzy with a rusty-orange band between black ends; the adult Isabella tiger moth is a plain yellowish-orange moth.
Is Woolly bear (Isabella tiger moth) dangerous?
Harmless to handle — its bristles don't sting, and the folklore that its band width predicts the winter is just folklore.
What should I do about Woolly bear (Isabella tiger moth)?
Let it crawl on by; no action needed.