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Tiger Moth

Halysidota sp.

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Halysidota tessellaris or Halysidota harrisii (visually indistinguishable as adults). Beautiful moth tan with dark lined brown markings on wings. Thorax is furry and tan with a central banding of yellow lined with a blue and a grayish collar. This is a very fresh individual.

Habitat:

Suburban. Attracted to a porch light at night.

Reference Links:

Genus Halysidota - BugGuide.Net

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