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Southern Flannel Moth

Megalopyge opercularis

Photo by Ariana
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Field Notes

Description:

About the size of a dime. Seen in southern Louisiana swamp.

Habitat:

Indoors at a park in the southern Louisiana swamp

Species ID Suggestions

Southern Flannel Moth

Megalopyge opercularis

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Comments (2)
Ariana
I'm not sure Karen, I didn't touch it
MrsPbio
Is the moth itchy ? I think the caterpillar is...
Photographed
PublishedMay 17, 2013

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BioBlitz 2013: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

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