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Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Photo by Aidan4
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

fluffy white caterpillar with black stripe down back and a black head.

Habitat:

Eastern North America; found in leaf debris.

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PublishedOctober 22, 2017

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