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Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Halysidota tessellaris

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Field Notes

Description:

This caterpillar has dense "fur" in a banded pattern, with black fur "pencils" at the head and tail.

Habitat:

Seen on the Indian Springs State Park Overland Nature Trail, near Aboothlacoosta Creek.

Notes:

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PublishedJune 22, 2018

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