Halisidota harrisii [Walsh] Sycamore Tussock Moth

 Arctiidae

Host Plant: Platanus occientalis (Sycamore)

Other Images: Early instars, detail of thoracic area, parasitized larvae.

Determined by: Gentry

 

 

Time as pupae and rearing results:

Host plants in database: Platanaceae:Platanus occidentalis (Sycamore)

Parasitoids and predators: Braconidae

Observations and comments:

Location of Vouchers: Tulane University

References: Vines, 1960, Wagner et al. 1997, Forestryimages.com

Collected: Honey Island Swamp