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Banded Tussock Moth

Halysidota tessellaris

Photo by abcoblentz
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Forest

Reference Links:

Banded Tussock Moth - Halysidota tessellaris - Overview, Halysidota tessellaris

Species ID Suggestions

Banded Tussock Moth - caterpillar

Halysidota tessellaris

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Fyn Kynd
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Comments (1)
abcoblentz
Thank you for your help, Fyn Kynd! I've never seen a caterpillar like that before, so I am glad I was able to spot him!

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PublishedAugust 17, 2013

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