Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1370759

Sycamore Tussock Moth
Halysidota harrisii

Observation date: September 03, 2023
Submitted by: HobbesandAbbey21
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Yellow caterpillar with pale yellow bristles. Four orange fuzzy bristles point out in the front like spikes and two whiteish yellow bristles point out in the back. Small—only about an inch long.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 08, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Polk County