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Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Photo by Latimeria
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Field Notes

Description:

Covered in white setae, with black tufts that are urticating hairs.

Habitat:

Forest.

Notes:

Don't touch the black urticating hairs. This one is an early instar, as it hasn't developed many black spots or hairs.

Reference Links:

Lophocampa caryae Harris 1841, Lophocampa caryae

Species ID Suggestions

Caterpillar of the Hickory Tussock Moth

Lophocampa caryae

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SvetlanaBabrauskiene
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Comments (2)
Latimeria
I've updated the ID information, this one is probably just an early instar. Thanks for the ID, Svetlana!
Latimeria
This one and the hickory tussock moth caterpillar look similar, and it's the same range, but I'm not sure if it definitely is. It doesn't have the characteristic black lashes on its abdomen. I'm going to look around and see if I can find out more information. Still, thanks for the suggestion, Svetlana! If it's not correct, it's still very similar!

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PublishedFebruary 19, 2011

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