woolly bear
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But woolly bear colors can tell you other things.
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
If you see a banded woolly bear caterpillar inching along, winter is probably around the corner.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 22, 2021
“I’d like to have one woolly bear per family,” Ms. Hoffman said.
From New York Times ● Oct. 9, 2014
“Wouldn’t you rather have a nice woolly bear, though? Or a pretty doll?”
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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