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Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Photo by Dave-a-roni
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Hairy white caterpillar with some black markings.

Habitat:

Found this little one while inside an old abandoned factory doing some photography, on an old orange crush can.

Species ID Suggestions

Hickory Tussock Moth

Lophocampa caryae

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Dan Doucette
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