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Hickory Tussock Caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Description:

Very destructive tussock caterpillars. Harmful to PA vegetation. Primarily feeds on Hickory, Pecan or Walnut Trees. Grows to a length of 4.5 cm (1.77 inches)

Habitat:

Meadow in the Poconos

Notes:

Also known as Hickory Halisdota Moth as an adult

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3 Comments

LukeMalone
LukeMalone 12 years ago

Super shot!

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 12 years ago

I wonder who does his eyebrows. HA! Thanks Atul!

Atul
Atul 12 years ago

nice one!!

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Sep 21, 2011
Submitted on Nov 20, 2011

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