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Hickory Tussock Moth

lophocampa caryae

Photo by HollyGreene
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Field Notes

Description:

White and black wholly looking caterpillar. Someone there said they wreak havoc on nearby trees with the large web nests but not sure if this is true as it doesn't look the same as those to me.

Habitat:

It was inside walking along on a shelf at a house where a bride was getting ready for her wedding.

Species ID Suggestions

hickory tussock moth

lophocampa caryae
antimatterhands
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Comments (3)
Jacob Gorneau
Please add to and join mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841449
Latimeria
I'd say Eric is right on this one. The black spots match up.

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PublishedJanuary 4, 2012

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