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Banded tussock moth

Halysidota tessellaris

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

1.5 cm early instar caterpillar

Habitat:

Semi rural

Notes:

Dropped to the ground before I could get a better photo.

Reference Links:

Banded tussock moth - Halysidota tessellaris - BugGuide.Net

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