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Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Photo by TracyL
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Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

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Dan Doucette
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Jacob Gorneau
Please add to and join mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841449
TracyL
Primarily feeds on hickory, pecan and walnuts, but will also eat ash, elm, oak, willow. they can be destructive
Dan Doucette
What are they feeding on? I have a few around my house too, not tons though.
TracyL
there are tons of these in my yard on my house they are everywhere!
TracyL
Thank you yes that is the one!
Dan Doucette
Cool black and white shot. Pretty sure it's my suggestion. Did it look like this? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6980317

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