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Caterpillar - Halysidota tessellaris - Halysidota tessellaris
Copyright © 2006 Tom Bentley

Caterpillar - Halysidota tessellaris - Halysidota tessellaris
Reed Turner Woodland, Lake County, Illinois, USA
August 9, 2006
Size: 3cms
I was told from one of the most reliable sources in the field of caterpillar IDs this is most likely a Halysidota tessellaris. Will move it. Not sure why all his hairs are missing...male pattern baldness maybe.
Contributed by Tom Bentley on 9 August, 2006 - 10:35pm
Last updated 10 August, 2006 - 9:42am

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