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6028033 - Halysidota tessellaris
Copyright © 2007 Rob Curtis

6028033 - Halysidota tessellaris
McClaughr Springs FP, Cook County, Illinois, USA
September 23, 2007
Size: >1"
I know I've photographed this before and ID'd it, but I just can't remember what it is or where it is stored, It is so distinctive I'm sure someone with a better memory will know it.
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Contributed by Rob Curtis on 2 July, 2008 - 9:20pm
Last updated 12 July, 2008 - 10:22am

One of
the tussock moths maybe. Not sure though.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 2 July, 2008 - 9:22pm login or register to post comments

 
Halysidota tessellaris
Halysidota tessellaris-Banded Tussock is what it looks like to me
… Nina, 2 July, 2008 - 10:39pm login or register to post comments

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