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Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Halysidota tessellaris

Photo by Happymama2
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Fuzzy catapiller.

Habitat:

Garden

Species ID Suggestions

Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Halysidota tessellaris

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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Comments (1)
SharonMagner
Black and White whiskers suggests something in the Tussock Family. Very nice!! Just don't pet it. ;)

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Wildlife of Georgia
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Biodiversity of SouthEastern US
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
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PublishedOctober 14, 2013

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