Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1145833

Banded Tussock Moth or Pale Tiger Moth
Halysidota tessellaris

Observation date: October 12, 2017
Submitted by: fshngalebw@gmail.com
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Reading in my backyard. Showed up on my leg, don't know if it came from above or below. On Kryer mountain, near Roland, Arkansas. Lots of pines, oaks, and native plants.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 13, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Pulaski County, United States, Arkansas