Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1132737

Banded Tussock Moth or Pale Tiger Moth
Halysidota tessellaris

Observation date: August 07, 2017
Submitted by: CelestiHel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This little one was on my car this morning. It was sunny and cool after a long period of hot humid and stormy. It rode with me to work and then departed. Over hanging the drive way are a sugar maple and black locust trees.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 29, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Chittenden County