![]() ![]() Purdue entomology professor Timothy Gibb said besides entomologists, people don't notice woolly bears until September. Heading north, then it's all good winter-wise because they're willing to stick around.įall leaves: Where and when fall foliage will peak in Indiana But what's really going on with these cute critters? ![]() See one inching south, it's fleeing northern winter. Direction of travel is also a supposed winter weather indicator. If the woolly bear is extra woolly, it will be a cold winter. If the tail is dark, the end of winter will be worse.ģ. If the head of the caterpillar is dark, winter will start cold. The location of the black bands is said to predict which part of winter will be worse. Less black equals milder winter weather.Ģ. More black equals longer, colder, snowier. The amount of black on the caterpillar in autumn indicates the severity of weather in the area where it's found. Let's talk about the winter folklore around woolly bearsĪs with most folklore, there are several variations. The caterpillars are born in two generations, one in late spring and the other in late summer, and feed on tall weeds, shrubs and small trees. Although many people notice woolly bear caterpillars because of their furry appearance, tiger moths are fairly plain looking and are one of the species seen fluttering around porch lights in the summer. There are several different species of woolly bears, varying in colors, but all of them become variations of the tiger moth. 'Most expensive crop in decades': Farmers face higher stakes than ever with inflation ![]()
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