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

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

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