Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1190364

Southern Flannel Moth
Megalopyge opercularis

Observation date: October 04, 2018
Submitted by: edenkestral
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There are oak trees nearby that could be the host plant. This caterpillar was approx. 1-1.5" long
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 14, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Tarrant County, Texas, United States