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Any ideas on this moth? #877147

Asked July 14, 2024, 10:46 AM EDT

Interesting pattern on wings of this small moth. Any ideas on what it is?

Frederick County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi,

You can check out Maryland Biodiversity Project: https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/checklist/?genus=Halysidota

It looks like a type of tussock moth. There are different links on the side of the pages and you can explore further information.

Emily

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 15, 2024, 12:12 PM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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