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Hickory tussock moth caterpillar

Photo by GraceMoylan
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Field Notes

Description:

It was just chilling in between my dorm room and our student union. It has two big black spiky things on each side of its body. Super cute and fuzzy.

Notes:

It made no noise and walked really slow.

Species ID Suggestions

Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
Great find! Please add the scientific name to your spotting so it can be considered complete! :-)
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2014

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