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Southern Flannel Moth

Megalopyge opercularis

Photo by rosygu61
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small fury yellow moth less than 1 inch long

Reference Links:

Megalopyge opercularis, Moth Photographers Group -- Main Menu

Species ID Suggestions

Southern Flannel Moth

Megalopyge opercularis

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ForestDragon
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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
Nice find Rosy! Here is another link: http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4647 The caterpillars are often called Puss Caterpillars or Asps as they can sting!

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