Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1180286

Banded Tussock Moth or Pale Tiger Moth
Halysidota tessellaris

Observation date: August 18, 2018
Submitted by: ohmykai
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on a recently primed deck rail. The caterpillar remained stationary while I viewed it. Local environment is near coastal Maine, 450m from a brackish river environment. Cool, mostly cloudy morning. Most of the surrounding plants are larger maple trees of a few different varieties, with the occasional oak and coniferous tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 04, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Sagadahoc County