Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 988628

Banded Tussock Moth or Pale Tiger Moth
Halysidota tessellaris

Observation date: June 26, 2014
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wolfe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hot/humid summer evening. Caterpillar initially found on dwarf Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium). Yard is wooded with Oaks, Hickory, Cherry, Dogwoods, etc.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: July 12, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Hamilton County