Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 917098

Banded Tussock Moth or Pale Tiger Moth
Halysidota tessellaris

Observation date: August 18, 2013
Submitted by: kathleen121
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It is a greenish caterpillar with long black and white whiskers and cute tan feet. He is about an inch and a half long with a black face. Found in the backyard in Rochester, nh. Whiskers stick out in front and back.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 18, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.