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Hickory Tussock Moth Pupa

Lophocampa caryae

Description:

Oblong cocoon with black and white setae woven into it. The setae, which are urticating, come from the caterpillar stage.

Habitat:

Overwintering under a log in a deciduous forest with a thick layer of leaf litter.

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3 Comments

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

Your welcome, Christine....

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 6 years ago

Thanks maplemoth :)

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

A beautiful moth cocoon....

Christine Y.
Spotted by
Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Nov 24, 2017
Submitted on Nov 27, 2017

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