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Southern Tussock Moth

Dasychira meridionalis

Photo by OlemaLewis
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Species ID Suggestions

Pine Tussock Moth

Lymantriidae Dasychira sp.

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peter
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Southern Tussock Moth

Dasychira meridionalis

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bayucca
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Comments (6)
OlemaLewis
I found it while camping in Peace River, Fl.
Ashish
This is typical Tussock moth.. Its Hairy antennas and Hairy bumps on its back...!!
ChristyHolland
So fuzzy!! Doesn't it make you want to cuddle??? ;-) Maybe not. Nice shots!
MelissaFerguson
Please consider sharing with Florida's Flora & Fauna mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8485612 Wonderful spotting and nice photographs!
ceherzog
Hi Olema, I think I found the same caterpillar at Laurel Nokomis School which is not far from you...what do you think? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6308854
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PublishedJune 3, 2011

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