Woolly worm predicts a cold winter
2019-09-15 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler
The woolly worms have made their appearance! Typically popping up in the fall, the spiky worm freezes during the winter and becomes a chrysalis in the spring. By summer it has become a beautiful tiger moth. Over time, folklore has lead us to believe this worm can predict winter weather - those with thin brown bands mean a harsh winter is coming, wider brown banded woolly worms mean a mild winter, black means a severe winter is coming, and finally very light brown or white woolly worms mean a snowy winter. If true then this huge fellow warns us to prepare for a very cold season. Comments | Permalink
2019-09-15 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler
The woolly worms have made their appearance! Typically popping up in the fall, the spiky worm freezes during the winter and becomes a chrysalis in the spring. By summer it has become a beautiful tiger moth. Over time, folklore has lead us to believe this worm can predict winter weather - those with thin brown bands mean a harsh winter is coming, wider brown banded woolly worms mean a mild winter, black means a severe winter is coming, and finally very light brown or white woolly worms mean a snowy winter. If true then this huge fellow warns us to prepare for a very cold season. Comments | Permalink