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Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Photo by B8
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42.6776, -72.1879

Field Notes

Description:

I'm pretty sure this is a Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar (Lophocampa caryae).

Habitat:

Found in the woods along the shoreline of Tully Lake, in Royalston, MA.

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Lophocampa caryae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
B8
Thanks, and thanks! OK, I added the scientific name..
ForestDragon
Nice photo! I agree with you B8. I think you have the ID correct. You should add the scientific name to your spotting so it can be considered complete. Just click on "Edit this spotting" and you can add it. Then make sure to save! Welcome to Project Noah!
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PublishedOctober 8, 2013

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