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Lophocampa maculata

Photo by Barbra
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted Tussock Moth

Habitat:

in the forest near a creek

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted Tussock Moth

Lophocampa maculata

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KeithRoragen
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Wooly Bear Caterpillar

Pyrrhartia isabella

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ceherzog
1

Comments (2)
Barbra
Thank you both for helping identifying the caterpillar.
KeithRoragen
The white tufts at either end distinguish Spotted Tussock Moth Caterpillars from Wooly Bears.

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PublishedSeptember 27, 2011

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