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Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Halysidota tessellaris

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

This fuzzy caterpillar was moving fairly quickly and didn't seem to want to be photographed

Habitat:

Hand rail of a walkway at Rainbow Springs State Park

Species ID Suggestions

Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Halysidota tessellaris

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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PublishedMay 8, 2014

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