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Yellow-based Tussock Moth - Hodges#8296 (Dasychira basiflava)
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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.
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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
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john and jane balaban
, 28 June, 2008 - 8:15pm
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Dasychira basiflava
Thanks J&J, resembles one already posted here too.
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Stephen Schueman
, 29 June, 2008 - 6:58pm
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