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Southern Flannel Moth - Megalopyge opercularis
Copyright © 2012 Matt Edmonds

Southern Flannel Moth - Megalopyge opercularis
Pinellas County, Florida, USA
November 12, 2012
Size: 12mm ish
I thought this was a Southern Flannel Moth Cat. but after looking at the pictures on that page, I'm not sure. I'll leave it here for help.
Thanks.

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Contributed by Matt Edmonds on 13 November, 2012 - 3:17pm
Last updated 14 December, 2012 - 1:58pm

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