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Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Lophocampa caryae

Photo by Eis4Xtreme
Published on Project Noah
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39.3292, -82.1013

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Description:

About an inch in length. White and black coloration

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Comments (2)
Eis4Xtreme
Thank you! I have heard that before, but I have never gotten a reaction from one.
ThatBlueEyedGirl
Some of the Tussock caterpillars can give you a nasty rash! I never touch them. This is a great picture though, nice find :)

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PublishedOctober 25, 2014

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