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Davis' Tussock Moth

Halysidota davisii

Field notes

Halysidota davisii, or Davis' tussock moth, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Henry Edwards in 1874. It is found in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and north-western Texas.

Adults are on wing from July to August.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Quercus emoryi and Celtis species.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided