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Hickory Tussock Moth

Lophocampa caryae

Photo by Ariana
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Field Notes

Description:

A beautiful butter colored moth with a soft furry head. Perhaps a satin moth.

Species ID Suggestions

Hickory Tussock Moth

Lophocampa caryae

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Comments (1)
Ashish
They are adorable look in close(macro) pictures only... In simple view they are ordinary and negligible moths..1!

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PublishedAugust 16, 2011

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