Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Tussock moth caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae?

Photo by drP
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

37.4233, -77.6931

Field Notes

Habitat:

This was found on a front porch. Nearby trees mostly hickory and oak.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
gatorfellows
You are welcome. Sorry I could not be sure of an idea :)
drP
gatorfellows, thanks for the help. I appreciate it.
gatorfellows
My best guess is an instar of Hickory Tussock moth, Lophocampa caryae "Larva: white with black markings and long hairs; first 8 abdominal segments with short black dorsal tufts and conspicuous subdorsal black lashes on first and seventh abdominal segments" http://bugguide.net/node/view/5690
drP
The photo I just added is as close to a side view as I have. Hope it helps. Thanks!

Spotted for Missions

Wildlife of Central Virginia
Mission
Moths of the World
Mission
Wildlife of Cosby High School
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 23, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies