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Banded tussock moth caterpillar

Halysidota tessellaris

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

Extra long 'hair pencils' of white, black, and/or orange occur at both the front and rear of the caterpillar.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Notes:

National Moth Week 2014

Reference Links:

Halysidota tessellaris

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Moths of the World
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Animals of North Carolina
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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
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Mason Farm Biological Reserve
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedJuly 24, 2014

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