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Caterpillar

Lophocampa maculata

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Field Notes

Description:

Fuzzy yellowish to orange with black ends and visible long white spike hairs.

Habitat:

Woodlands

Notes:

Very vibrant colors helped attract our attention to this caterpillar spotting.

Reference Links:

Lophocampa maculata - Overview, Lophocampa maculata, Species Lophocampa maculata - Spotted Tussock Moth - Hodges#8214 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Lophocampa Maculata

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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Wildlife in Grays harbor,Wa

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PublishedJune 14, 2013

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