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05-AUG-2008 Lejun

Banded Tussock Moth (8203)

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Halysidota tessellaris
Hodges #8203
Auburn, Alabama
This species is extremely close to the Sycamore Tussock Moth (Hodges #8204)
These two species can be separated only by genitalia dissection.
See: http://www.bugguide.net/node/view/541

Nikon D200 ,AF-S Micro Nikkor 105 mm 1:2.8 ED VR
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