Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1267862

Sycamore Tussock Moth
Halysidota harrisii

Observation date: August 11, 2020
Submitted by: Cyrus Li
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Two larvae which had been displaced from their original sycamore host. One, which was decently active, was returned to the sycamore. The other, which had recently molted, was left untouched.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 11, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Montgomery County