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Hickory Tussock Moth (larvae)

Lophocampa caryae

Photo by JanThomason
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

I saw several of these lil guys along the Delaware River while I was kayaking.

Species ID Suggestions

Hickory tussock moth

Lophocampa caryae

Comments (3)

I have a Florida book which does not help with Ohio. But remember you always have an Encyclopedia on the page you make. Hit edit for your page and use it. Thankfully lori tas has your identification. Thanks lori.
I would not advise picking them up. Sometimes the white ones cause a nerve reaction.

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