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Tussock Moth - Dasychira meridionalis
Copyright © 2013 Shannon Donavan

Tussock Moth - Dasychira meridionalis
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA
May 25, 2013
Found on a stucco wall, under Oak trees.
I want to say D. meridionalis, however this cat is light brown/orange and the other Southern Tussock I shot had dark brown/black features.
This may not matter... could be age, or time of year, but any information is appreciated :-)
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Contributed by Shannon Donavan on 28 May, 2013 - 10:29am
Last updated 28 May, 2013 - 12:37pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request. Yes, looks like meridionalis to us also. We'll move it there.
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