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Hickory Tussock Moth

Lophocampa carye

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Description:

Black and white caterpillar about 3/4 inch long.

Species ID Suggestions

Hickory Tussock Moth

Lophocampa carye

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bayucca
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Hickory tussock moth caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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bayucca
Erebidae, Arctiinae, Arctiini, Phaegopterina, Lophocampa carye. http://bugguide.net/node/view/5690

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PublishedAugust 11, 2013

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