Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 959294

Banded Tussock Moth or Pale Tiger Moth
Halysidota tessellaris

Observation date: February 24, 2014
Submitted by: jjflossem
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: February 12, 2015
Coordinator notes: Based on range, I believe this is Halysidota tessellaris. The near-identical Halysidota harrisii should not be found south of northern Florida since its foodplant, Sycamore, is not native south of the panhandle. SAT
Partner project: National Moth Week
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Hernando County