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Hickory Tussock Caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Notes:

This is the larval form of the Hickory Tussock moth. Has chemical defense system. Their sting may be bothersome but not life threatening.

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iamyourdea
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iamyourdea

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Sep 15, 2013
Submitted on Sep 23, 2013

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