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Hickory Tussock Moth (larvae)

Lophocampa caryae

Habitat:

I saw several of these lil guys along the Delaware River while I was kayaking.

1 Species ID Suggestions

lori.tas
lori.tas 13 years ago
Hickory tussock moth
Lophocampa caryae Lophocampa caryae - Hickory tussock moth -- Discover Life


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3 Comments

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 13 years ago

I have a Florida book which does not help with Ohio. But remember you always have an Encyclopedia on the page you make. Hit edit for your page and use it. Thankfully lori tas has your identification. Thanks lori.

michaeladamsparks
michaeladamsparks 13 years ago

Do you know what it is by any chance Alice?

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 13 years ago

I would not advise picking them up. Sometimes the white ones cause a nerve reaction.

JanThomason
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JanThomason

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Oct 10, 2010
Submitted on Mar 14, 2011

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