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Spotted Tussock Moth Larva

Lophocampa maculata

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Large Wooly Bear Caterpillar of the Spotted Tussock Moth, about 2 cm in length, last instar. This one was wandering about, oxygenating his tissues prior to pupation. Family Erebidae, Subfamily Arctiinae.

Habitat:

In a wooded area outside of the town of Skagway, Alaska.

Notes:

http://www.whereartmeetstheheart.com/dghmaculatacats.shtml
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lophocampa_maculata
https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Lophocampa-maculata
https://bugguide.net/node/view/5241

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