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Halysidota tessellaris
Family: Erebidae, Subfamily: Arctiinae, Tribe: Arctiini (Tussock is in its name, but is a Tiger moth larva.). 1.25 inches long (32 mm). Gray with orange and black neck band and toothbrush like tufts near head and rear. Very hairy. Black face. Hosts: alder, ash, birch, willow.
Open woodlands
Spotted on Sep 3, 2012
Submitted on Sep 3, 2012
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love the fourth shot!