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Hickory tussock moth caterpillars

Hickory tussock moth caterpillar

Photo by Blueidone
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Field Notes

Notes:

Found these caterpillars on the blueberry bushes. They really weren't too concerned that I was very close to them.

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Comments (10)
Leuba Ridgway
what a cute little caterpillar ! - I hope he leaves some of the bush for you..
Jacob Gorneau
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Blueidone
Thanks Alice...such lovely colors..this was the first year that we had these in our area...I was pleased to photograph them :)
Blueidone
Thanks Atul! :) I have another of this same one that is more of a macro shot..perhaps I'll post it at a later time :)
Atul
lovely first spotting !! nice and clear pic!
KarenL
Nice first spot - welcome to Project Noah Blueidone!

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PublishedDecember 27, 2011

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