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Tussock Moth Caterpillar - Dasychira basiflava
Copyright © 2008 Stephen Schueman

Tussock Moth Caterpillar - Dasychira basiflava
Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
May 27, 2008
Size: ~23mm
Anyone know which Tussock Moth this may be? Was feeding on a Prunus sp. (3ft sapling) leaf before it started running down the tree, after I approached it.
Contributed by Stephen Schueman on 28 June, 2008 - 7:43pm
Last updated 29 June, 2008 - 7:30pm

We would suggest
Dasychira basiflava, Wagner pg 444
… john and jane balaban, 28 June, 2008 - 8:15pm

 
Dasychira basiflava
Thanks J&J, resembles one already posted here too.
… Stephen Schueman, 29 June, 2008 - 6:58pm

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