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Southern Flannel Moth
Megalopyge opercularis
29.9772, -95.667
Field Notes
Description:
Yellow-brown (darker than in the photos) with a reddish-brown stripe down the middle of its back; fuzzy
White/clear legs on its underside
Moved slowly and would retract if touched
About the size of my thumb
Habitat:
I found it by some pumpkins and a fire-ant pile in cool-ish weather. It had rained the night before.
Notes:
My brother said this was a moth larva, but I have no idea if there's any truth behind that.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 27, 2013
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