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Southern Flannel Moth

Megalopyge opercularis

Photo by ulvalactuca77
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Species ID Suggestions

Southern Flannel Moth

Megalopyge opercularis
Carol Snow Milne
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Comments (4)
ulvalactuca77
Yes that looks like it thanks! Apparently the larvae are pain inflicting little buggers!
Carol Snow Milne
Hey, '77, I did a quick search. It looks like the Southern Flannel Moth

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