Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1066301

Sycamore Tussock Moth
Halysidota harrisii

Observation date: September 22, 2015
Submitted by: shutterspeedjb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have a large sycamore in my front yard, although I spotted none on the actual tree itself. My house is covered with these yellow caterpillars Both photographs are of the same insect. I manipulated the insect with a twig in order to get clear photograph.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jasondroberts
Verified date: November 22, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Chilton County