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Southern Flannel Moth

Megalopyge opercularis

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Description:

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

Habitat:

Indoors at a park in the southern Louisiana swamp

1 Species ID Suggestions

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bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago
Southern Flannel Moth
Megalopyge opercularis Southern Flannel Moth - Hodges#4647 - Megalopyge opercularis - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

Ariana
Ariana 10 years ago

I'm not sure Karen, I didn't touch it

MrsPbio
MrsPbio 10 years ago

Is the moth itchy ? I think the caterpillar is...

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Ariana
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Ariana

Louisiana, USA

Spotted on May 17, 2013
Submitted on May 17, 2013

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