Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1362579

Banded Tussock Moth or Pale Tiger Moth
Halysidota tessellaris

Observation date: July 07, 2023
Date notes: July 7, 2023
Submitted by: KitButterlie2023
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found along the shore of Jackson Lake near the confluence of Bear Creek and Alcovy River. I think that the host plant is a river birch (Betula nigra).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: August 02, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Jasper County