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Hickory Tussock Moth

Lophocampa caryae

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Description:

Family: Erebidae, Subfamily: Arctiinae, Tribe: Arctiini (Tiger Moths) TL: 20-28 mm WS: 37-55 mm. A common tiger moth with peppery cream-colored FW boldly marked with irregular bands of semi-translucent spots between brown veins. Thorax has thick brown lateral stripes. Hosts: Deciduous trees including ash, elm, hickory and maple. Caterpillars can be a pest in great numbers.

Habitat:

Woodlands, meadows, fields and gardens

Notes:

Spotted first one on June 3rd.

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Lophocampa caryae

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