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Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Hairy caterpillar, mainly white, with black spines.

Habitat:

Woodland

Notes:

Knight Island, Lake Champlain

1 Species ID Suggestions

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 9 years ago
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae Species Lophocampa caryae - Hickory Tussock Moth - Hodges#8211 - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

KateBraun
KateBraun 9 years ago

Thanks for the ID, ForestDragon.

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 9 years ago

The black "spines" are actually long hairs called lashes. :-) Nice photo!

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KateBraun
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KateBraun

Vermont, USA

Spotted on Aug 26, 2014
Submitted on Sep 30, 2014

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