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Halysidota tessellaris
Active caterpillar covered all over in long, hairlike setae, in tufts. Extra long 'hair pencils' of white, black, and/or orange occur at both the front and rear of the caterpillar.
Observed crawling beneath oaks, hickories, maples and sweet gum trees in the midlands of South Carolina.
Spotted on Oct 13, 2012
Submitted on Oct 13, 2012
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Great shot Ken!
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