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Photo by ElaineWebb
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Field Notes

Description:

Caterpillar approximately 2-3". Long hair, several black hairs on body top, tufts on back, feathery antenna. Head is round, red/orange. Black stripe down back with red spots.

Habitat:

Home garden. Seen on Lily of the Valley leaf.

Species ID Suggestions

White-marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Orgyia leucostigma

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Insects that live in Connecticut
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PublishedAugust 16, 2013

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