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Hickory Tussock Moth

Lophocampa caryae

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

White and black fuzzy caterpillars crawling up a tree

Habitat:

Forest next to a river and waterfalls

Reference Links:

Species Lophocampa caryae - Hickory Tussock Moth - Hodges#8211 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Hickory Tussock Moth

Lophocampa caryae

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (2)
Machi
Thanks as always ForestDragon!

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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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Caterpillars of Eastern North America
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Moths of Maine
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New England Arthropods
Photographed
PublishedOctober 27, 2015

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