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Tussock Moth

Halysidota sp.

Photo by Tom15
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Field Notes

Notes:

I'm having a hard time determining which species of Halysidota this is, but am leaning towards Halysidota intensa.
http://boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxon=Halysidota%…

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Comments (6)
Tom15
OK, this one will stay at the genus level. Thanks for the info bayucca!
bayucca
Definitely a Halysidota sp. I once learned that it is not possible to separate some of the Halyidota without the native specimen and DNA.
Tom15
Carol, it is a close relative to the banded Tussock Moth, just a tropical species of the same genus.
Carol Snow Milne 2
I love the design. It reminds me of a spot I have; Banded Tussock Moth.

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