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Halysidota tessellaris
Family Erebidae, Subfamily Arctiinae, Tribe Arctiini, (Tiger moths) Also known as Pale Tiger Moth. Full length up to 35 mm. Long tuft like hairs, variable coloring from yellowish and orange to dark gray. Extra long "hair pencils" occur at front and rear of caterpillar. Black head. Feeds on variety of bushes and trees such as grape, willow, ash, blueberry and walnut.
Open woodlands, lawn/woodlands edge.
No serious damage is reported for these late summer feeders.
Spotted on Aug 28, 2012
Submitted on Aug 31, 2012
12 Comments
Wonderful!
Thanks everyone! Time for a haircut. LOL
That is some crazy facial hair. Great photo.
Wow!!!!!!!!!
This is too hairy..! The first snap is just great..:-)
Great spotting :)
I could just look at this little guy all day Carol. He's one my favourites of all your wonderful spottings :)
Awesome! Currently raising one of these right now! :D
Oh, so that is his name from ZZ top. LOL!!
"Sharp dressed man"
Hahaha!!
BILLY GIBBONS !!!