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  Sighting 928788

Sycamore Tussock Moth
Halysidota harrisii

Observation date: September 07, 2013
Submitted by: Mapper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Initially seen at head height hanging from a single strand of silk from a mature sycamore tree. Used leaf to get contrast with white caterpillar Late afternoon of hot day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 24, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Johnson County

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