Two Unknown to Me
Aug 3, 2017 12:12:41 #
downing
Loc: Cincinnati
1. Moth, about 3/8 inch long. Have not previously seen one with the wings so far from the abdomen when at rest.
2. Caterpillar. I Can't seem to find a match in my picture books or Bug-Guide. Similar to the Hickory Tussock Moth but not
the same.
Body black. Orange markings on top of thorax. Tussocks along mid-line of abdomen tipped in black. About an inch long
but seems to be in contracted position.
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2. Caterpillar. I Can't seem to find a match in my picture books or Bug-Guide. Similar to the Hickory Tussock Moth but not
the same.
Body black. Orange markings on top of thorax. Tussocks along mid-line of abdomen tipped in black. About an inch long
but seems to be in contracted position.
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Moth Side.
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Moth Back.
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Caterpillar back
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Caterpillar Side.
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Aug 3, 2017 12:17:42 #
Aug 3, 2017 12:23:44 #
The caterpillar looks a lot like a Banded Tussock Moth cat. It's likely in the same family though.
Halysidota tessellaris- Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar by Scott, on Flickr
Halysidota tessellaris- Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar by Scott, on FlickrAug 3, 2017 18:50:23 #
Aug 4, 2017 21:09:04 #
downing
Loc: Cincinnati
I have discovered that the caterpillar is the larva of the moth Halysidota tessellaris.
Aug 4, 2017 21:16:13 #
downing
Loc: Cincinnati
Scott: I have confirmed your identification on Bug-Guide. It turns out there is some color variation and I missed that.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
Aug 5, 2017 00:13:47 #
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