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Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

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Field Notes

Description:

A Hickory Tussock moth caterpillar on my crab apple tree

Habitat:

My Central Massachusetts' yard

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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
It would be great if you added the scientific name to your spotting so it can be considered complete. :-) It is Lophocampa caryae.

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PublishedSeptember 13, 2014

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