Crowned Slug Moth

Isatextula

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Buford, Georgia

Glouster, Ohio

Enid, Oklahoma

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Gardener's Notes:
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dayodayo

Elberta, AL | July 2010 | Neutral
A picture of the moth would be nice on your website also. After searching several sites, I googled isa textula images and found it. I wasn't sure whether I had sent my report, so I clicked it again. Only one caterpillar was found at 36530. Thank you.
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DiOhio

Corning, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2007 | Negative
WARNING; The larva to this moth has a "crown" of stinging spines. What a beauty to look at, but don't touch !

Host plants are elms, hickories, lindens, maples, oaks, Prunus species, and other trees and shrubs.

One generation in the north.
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