

The woolly worm will remain in its “frozen” state until May, when it will emerge as a brilliantly colored moth. It crawls under logs, boulders, boards, rocks, and other dark places. The wooly worm is also protected by shelter. The antifreeze protects the creature in freezing temperatures that can dip as low as –90 degrees Fahrenheit. Everything else will freeze, but the woolly worm will still survive. Once the woolly worm has found its home for the winter, it will create a natural organic antifreeze that protects the interior of its cells. They have tiny eyes, but they make their way around mostly by feeling around and touching. Woolly worms may look small, but these dazzling creatures have 13 segments and three sets of legs. While you will notice them in great numbers during the fall months, the woolly worm actually has two life cycles, so they can also be found inching around in June and July. The furry woolly worm can be spotted during the fall months in great numbers inching along the ground.
