Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

hickory tussock moth

lophocampa caryae

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

42.1865, -89.0287

Field Notes

Description:

can cause skin irritation in some people. recommended not to touch lol.

Reference Links:

Lophocampa caryae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
auntnance123
Rule of thumb: don't handle the fuzzy stuff unless you're sure it's a kitten. Nice series.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
2011 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
Moths of the World
Mission
Caterpillars and larvae of the World

Tags

Photographed
PublishedOctober 6, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies