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'''Woolly bears''' are the [[larval]] form of the [[varied carpet beetle]]. The larvae are distinguishable by their brown, yellow and black bands and hairy bodies. They feed on vegetable matter (outdoors) and natural fibres (indoors). They can be a serious household pest, damaging clothes, furniture and carpets. They may come into houses from infested birds nests or in carpets, furniture or clothing from an infested home or store. |
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'''Woolly bear''' may refer to: |
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*The hairy caterpillar of any of the moth subfamily [[Arctiinae]] |
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*The hairy caterpillar of the [[banded woolly bear]] (''Pyrrharctia isabella'') |
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*The hairy caterpillar of the [[Arctic woolly bear moth]] (''Gynaephora groenlandica'') |
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*The hairy caterpillar of the [[spotted tussock moth]] (''Lophocampa maculata'') |
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*The larva of the [[varied carpet beetle]] |
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*An episode of ''[[Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends]]'' |
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*A type of thermal undersuit worn under a [[dry suit]] |
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[[Category:Animal common name disambiguation pages]] |
Latest revision as of 14:25, 7 February 2024
Woolly bear may refer to:
- The hairy caterpillar of any of the moth subfamily Arctiinae
- The hairy caterpillar of the banded woolly bear (Pyrrharctia isabella)
- The hairy caterpillar of the Arctic woolly bear moth (Gynaephora groenlandica)
- The hairy caterpillar of the spotted tussock moth (Lophocampa maculata)
- The larva of the varied carpet beetle
- An episode of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends
- A type of thermal undersuit worn under a dry suit