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Southern Tussock Moth (Dasychira meridionalis) - Recently Deceased An individual which had climbed/wrapped itself around a branch, and died. Maybe infected with a virus?<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115839/southern_tussock_moth_dasychira_meridionalis_-_recently_deceased.html" title="Southern Tussock Moth (Dasychira meridionalis) - Recently Deceased"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/115839_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=sgUoqS4WZUnyLmIBUZ5uLocw5F4%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Southern Tussock Moth (Dasychira meridionalis) - Recently Deceased An individual which had climbed/wrapped itself around a branch, and died. Maybe infected with a virus? <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115838/southern_tussock_moth_dasychira_meridionalis_-_recently_deceased.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115837/southern_tussock_moth_dasychira_meridionalis_-_recently_deceased.html Dasychira meridionalis,Geotagged,Southern tussock moth,Spring,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115837/southern_tussock_moth_dasychira_meridionalis_-_recently_deceased.html" title="Southern Tussock Moth (Dasychira meridionalis) - Recently Deceased"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/115837_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=oherkOBYm265SoGIAYPzLJFd4os%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Southern Tussock Moth (Dasychira meridionalis) - Recently Deceased An individual which had climbed/wrapped itself around a branch, and died. Maybe infected with a virus?<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115839/southern_tussock_moth_dasychira_meridionalis_-_recently_deceased.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115838/southern_tussock_moth_dasychira_meridionalis_-_recently_deceased.html Dasychira meridionalis,Geotagged,Southern tussock moth,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> Dasychira meridionalis,Geotagged,Southern tussock moth,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Southern Tussock Moth (Dasychira meridionalis) - Recently Deceased

An individual which had climbed/wrapped itself around a branch, and died. Maybe infected with a virus?

Southern Tussock Moth (Dasychira meridionalis) - Recently Deceased An individual which had climbed/wrapped itself around a branch, and died. Maybe infected with a virus? <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115838/southern_tussock_moth_dasychira_meridionalis_-_recently_deceased.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115837/southern_tussock_moth_dasychira_meridionalis_-_recently_deceased.html Dasychira meridionalis,Geotagged,Southern tussock moth,Spring,United States

Southern Tussock Moth (Dasychira meridionalis) - Recently Deceased An individual which had climbed/wrapped itself around a branch, and died. Maybe infected with a virus?<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115839/southern_tussock_moth_dasychira_meridionalis_-_recently_deceased.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115838/southern_tussock_moth_dasychira_meridionalis_-_recently_deceased.html Dasychira meridionalis,Geotagged,Southern tussock moth,Spring,United States

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Cool! Did it seem 'glued' to the branch? Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Yes, melting into the twig/branch! Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Gnarly, but so cool. Posted 4 years ago

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The Southern tussock moth

Dasychira meridionalis is an American species of tussock moth.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded May 30, 2021. Captured May 5, 2021 13:08 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/20.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO125
  • 100mm

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