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Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Photo by JVM
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Stinging Hair Caterpillar. When fully grown is about 1-1/2 inches long.

Reference Links:

Lophocampa caryae, Hickory Tussock Moth (Lophocampa caryae) Caterpillar - Lophocampa caryae - BugG…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
JVM
What a coincidence and thanks for the ID!
AmberLundeen
Here's a link http://bugguide.net/node/view/445228
AmberLundeen
Its a hickory tussock moth caterpillar - I had one of the moths on my screen door this morning!

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PublishedAugust 22, 2011

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