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Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Photo by JVM
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

This stinging caterpillar acquire chemical defenses from host plants.

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Lophocampa caryae

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Comments (2)
LarsKorb
furry cutie :) looks like wearing a majestic robe

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PublishedSeptember 10, 2011

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