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Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Halysidota tessellaris

Photo by dferris
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Field Notes

Description:

Fury catterpillar found on truck. About 2 cm long. No noticeable host plant.

Habitat:

Deciduous forest, burr oak, box elder, ash nearby

Notes:

Sibley state park campground

Species ID Suggestions

Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Halysidota tessellaris

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2014

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