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Silver-spotted Tiger Moth caterpillar

Lophocampa argentata

Photo by Pixie
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Fluffy Caterpillar 🐛
I'm worried he's a tent caterpillar but he seems bigger and fluffier

Species ID Suggestions

Silver-spotted Tiger Moth caterpillar

Lophocampa argentata

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ForestDragon
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Definitely not a tent caterpillar! This one can cause irritation if it has contact with your skin so be careful.

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Pacific Northwest Wildlife
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PublishedMay 9, 2017

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