The woolly bear caterpillar (the larval stage of the Isabella tiger moth) is often said to predict the severity of the coming winter based on the width of its brown band: • Wide brown band → A milder winter ahead. • Narrow brown band (more black at the ends) → A harsher, colder winter. This belief comes from American folklore and has been around since the 1800s. In reality, scientists have found that the band size is more related to the caterpillar’s age, growth stage, and past weather condition

🍃3 Weather Myths Old Timers Still Believe Ever heard someone swear by woolly worms or persimmon seeds to predict winter? Here’s why those old-time sayings don’t hold up. Share this with someone who still believes the lore. #WeatherMyths #GetWildWithMe #NatureRelianceSchool #SurvivalSkills #Bushcraft #OutdoorTips #FallWeather | Nature Reliance School

🐛 FOLKLORE WINTER FORECAST 🐛 Laina Chambers spotted this woolly worm on the move! According to tradition, their color bands predict winter: ❄️ More black = colder, snowier winter 🌤️ Wider brown = milder winter This one’s showing off a pretty wide brown band… maybe a gentler winter ahead? What do y’all think? Always fun to see how these old traditions play out! #woollywormwisdom #WeatherFolklore #alabamaweather #WinterForecast | Wes Wyatt WBRC