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Tussock Moth - Halysidota sp. Attracted to an LED light in a rural area. Geotagged,Halysidota,Moth,Moth Week 2020,Summer,Tussock moth,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Tussock Moth - Halysidota sp.

Attracted to an LED light in a rural area.

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  1. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Very unique pattern! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Beamie's profile
      Beamie
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      This one's a beauty! Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Patomarazul's profile
        Patomarazul
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        Totally agree! Posted 5 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Interesting color on this one. The ones I see are more cream/yellowish/orange:
    Banded Tussock Moth - Halysidota tessellaris Total length: ~25 mm. Pale pinkish tan forewing with irregular pattern of slightly darker bands. Thorax has blue and yellow dorsal stripes. Orange, fuzzy abdomen.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm light in a semi-rural area. <br /> <br /> 2020(110)<br /> <br /> Banded tussock moth,Geotagged,Halysidota,Halysidota tessellaris,Moth Week 2020,Summer,United States,moth


     Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Beamie's profile
      Beamie
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      There were a lot of Tussock moths around our house during Moth Week, but I didn’t see any others like this one. Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        We have had a lot here too lately. And, TONS of these beetles:
        Asiatic Garden Beetles - Maladera castanea I have had huge numbers of these beetles at my light each night. They are everywhere and all over me, frequently flying directly into my eyeballs. I despise them, to be honest. But, I also can't help being impressed by their sexual prowess - they are constantly mating. Check out the impressive genitalia on the male in this photo!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area Asiatic Garden Beetles,Geotagged,Maladera,Maladera castanea,Summer,United States,beetles
         Posted 5 years ago
        1. View Beamie's profile
          Beamie
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          Yes, tons of those beetles! Posted 5 years ago
          1. View Christine Young's profile
            Christine Young
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            They are like a plague this year! Posted 5 years ago

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Uploaded Jul 26, 2020. Captured Jul 24, 2020 21:17 in 129 Reservoir Rd, Coventry, RI 02816, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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