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Sycamore Tussock Moth Larvae
Halysidota harrisii
40.0027, -82.9905
Field Notes
Description:
Largest and most common size found was appx one inch in length, a few individuals were almost as small as .5 inches.
IDd with the help of Jim McCormac. We're very curious about color variation within the species- many google results yield creamy (sometimes almost bright) yellow specimens. The ones I found had very red eyes compared to orange eyes of others. If you have any related info, I'd love to pass it on to Jim!
Jim's blog: http://jimmccormac.blogspot.com
More info here: http://www.urbanwildlifeguide.net/2010/07/sycamore-tussock-moth-caterpi…
Habitat:
Found while setting up at the Ohio state fair grounds. Very large, mature sycamores above mostly cleared ground, small patches of prairie plants and constructed wetland in the area.
Notes:
Found six or so while putting up signs and such- most were hanging out at about chest-height on wooden rails and aviary nets.
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