Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1239795

Banded Tussock Moth or Pale Tiger Moth
Halysidota tessellaris

Observation date: July 06, 2018
Submitted by: dpgbfly1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: May 29, 2021
Coordinator notes: Per BugGuide, "Adults [of Halysidota tessellaris] in the eastern regions can only be separated from Halysidota harrisii by genitalia dissection." Per MPG, "dissection, DNA or larva required."
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Anoka County