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Hickory Tussock Caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Description:

These caterpillars can actually sting and can cause allergic reactions.

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3 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Nice to see a spotter from Damariscotta! I love it there!

Fyn  Kynd
Fyn Kynd 11 years ago

I pick these up and hold them all the time and don't get a sting...

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 11 years ago

I didn't know they can sting and cause allergic reactions. Next time I see one, I'll make sure not to touch it. :)

OriGami
Spotted by
OriGami

Damariscotta-Newcastle, Maine, USA

Spotted on Sep 16, 2012
Submitted on Sep 22, 2012

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