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caterpillar

Lophocampa maculata

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Spotted Tussock Moth

Habitat:

in the forest near a creek

2 Species ID Suggestions

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KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 12 years ago
Spotted Tussock Moth
Lophocampa maculata Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera
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ceherzog
ceherzog 12 years ago
Wooly Bear Caterpillar
Pyrrhartia isabella Pyrrharctia isabella


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2 Comments

Barbra
Barbra 12 years ago

Thank you both for helping identifying the caterpillar.

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 12 years ago

The white tufts at either end distinguish Spotted Tussock Moth Caterpillars from Wooly Bears.

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Barbra
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Barbra

Colorado, USA

Spotted on Sep 11, 2011
Submitted on Sep 27, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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