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Banded Tussock Moth Larva

Halysidota tessellaris

Photo by Bernadette S
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

densely hairy light greenish yellow caterpillar with black and white tufts

Habitat:

spotted in an open field at edge of wooded area at Ladew Topiary Gardens

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Halysidota tessellaris

Species ID Suggestions

Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Halysidota tessellaris

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PublishedSeptember 24, 2013

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