Woolly worms overwinter from September to May, and are commonly found along nature trails and wooded edges and crossing sidewalks and roadways seeking overwintering sites.Ī lot of folklore surrounds the banded wooly worm, particularly related to its supposed ability to predict upcoming winter weather each fall. As the caterpillar prepares to overwinter, the caterpillar molts, becoming less black and more reddish-brown as it ages. The truth behind the woolly worms/bear's band length actually has more to do with age than with predicting the weather. The United States is home to at least eight species of the hairy caterpillars that are commonly called wooly worms."Īccording to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the longer the middle brown band, the milder and shorter the coming winter the shorter the brown band, the longer and more severe winter will be. "The creatures we call wooly worms are, in fact, caterpillars, so their time spent as a wooly worm is limited. Not to mention she always planted her gardens by the signs and I never saw a bad crop but always one of the best gardens in the south.īelow is a compilation of several articles I found quite interesting enjoy and maybe if you pet one you just might have some good luck. Below are some interesting facts about the Wooly Worm and MaMaw (grandmother Worley) no matter what research says was just about right on with the weather by observing the Wooly Worm and other creatures. When I see them I always know that winter is around the corner. The Wooly worms have made there annual visit to Brevard.
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