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Banded Tussock Moth

Halysidota tessellaris

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Field Notes

Description:

Black, white and gray.

Habitat:

Around oak trees in front yard. Saw more than one.

Reference Links:

Banded Tussock Moth - Halysidota tessellaris - Overview

Species ID Suggestions

Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Halysidota tessellaris

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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Hickory Tussock Caterpillar Moth

Lophocampa caryae

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daytonajan
1

Comments (3)
JohnCollingwood
almost like this: http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?search=Halysidota+harrisii&guide=1 but the bright orange replaced with black. is it possible for the coloring to change with age ?
JohnCollingwood
I don't think he was Lophocampa caryae. He has some REALLY BLACK and REALLY WHITE 'Lashes' and a DEEP black face.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2013

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