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Hickory Tussock Caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

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Field Notes

Description:

Very destructive tussock caterpillars. Harmful to PA vegetation. Primarily feeds on Hickory, Pecan or Walnut Trees. Grows to a length of 4.5 cm (1.77 inches)

Habitat:

Meadow in the Poconos

Notes:

Also known as Hickory Halisdota Moth as an adult

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PublishedNovember 20, 2011

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