Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 702934

Southern Tussock Moth
Dasychira meridionalis

Observation date: April 01, 2012
Submitted by: 10sany1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We had just brought a mandevilla plant and believe the caterpillar came from it. There were two identical caterpillars and this is the best picture I obtained.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Alan Harvey
Verified date: April 27, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.