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Southern Tussock Moth (caterpillar)

Dasychira meridionalis

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Habitat:

Blue Springs State Park

Notes:

Cool hairy caterpillar - ID help please

1 Species ID Suggestions

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago
Southern Tussock Moth
Dasychira meridionalis Species Dasychira meridionalis - Southern Tussock Moth - Hodges#8298 - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

James McNair
James McNair 10 years ago

Thank you ForestDragon

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago

I love these guys! Be careful though, the hairs can cause skin irritation in some people.

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James McNair
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James McNair

Orange City, Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 20, 2014
Submitted on Apr 20, 2014

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