Hardwood Tussock Moth

Dasychira dorsipennata

A Sharp-lined Tussock moth at the porch lights on August 3, 2002.

by DiOhio Jan 27, 2007 3:13 AM

Photo taken June of 2010 in my backyard...had to do a lot of research to find out about this fella, never seen it before here...I imagine all my oaks brought it into my garden.

by sunkissed Feb 4, 2011 4:30 AM

Tussock Moth Caterpillar zone 9B

by sunkissed Feb 4, 2011 4:32 AM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Lymantriidae

Genus

Dasychira

Species

dorsipennata

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