Side view of caterpillar at top is shaded mostly black. Long, brushy hairs make body appear much bigger. Caterpillar below mostly white and fuzzy-looking.

Figure 14B–C. Yellow woollybear caterpillars, dark form (B) and pale form (C).

Side view of caterpillar at top is shaded mostly black. Long, brushy hairs make body appear much bigger. Caterpillar below mostly white and fuzzy-looking.

Illustration by USDA.