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Hickory Tussock caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

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Field Notes

Description:

Fuzzy, grey/black caterpillar, long white or black hairs

Habitat:

Deciduous trees - particularly maple

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Lophocampa caryae

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Caterpillars of Eastern North America

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PublishedSeptember 18, 2014

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