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Banded Tussock Moth

Halysidota tessellaris

Description:

Family: Erebidae, Subfamily: Arctiinae, Tribe: Arctiini. Also known as Pale Tiger Moth. TL 22-25 mm. WS 40-45 mm. Pale tan FW has irregular pattern of darker black-edged bands. Thorax has turquoise and yellow dorsal stripes. Hosts: Deciduous trees and shrubs including alder, ash birch, oak and willow. Two broods

Habitat:

Woodlands, fields, meadows and gardens, attracted to light

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2 Comments

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

Thanks so much Antonio! Nice to have a great friend like you.

AntónioGinjaGinja
AntónioGinjaGinja 11 years ago

Carol i'am completly amazed with your brutal :) moth collection,wow!i have no words,you are a pro,period. :)
congrats and thanks for sharing your fantastic work

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Jun 24, 2012
Submitted on Jul 25, 2012

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