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Hickory Tussock Moth - Hodges#8211 (Lophocampa caryae)
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Copyright © 2004
Erik Blosser
Hickory Tussock Moth -
Lophocampa caryae
Loft Mountain, Virginia, USA
This caterpillar has a black face, two black "horns" (tufts of hair) at the front, and several rows of black tufts and black spots. Does anyone know what it is?
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Contributed by
Erik Blosser
on 8 August, 2004 - 11:38pm
Last updated 25 August, 2004 - 11:11am
Hickory Tussock Moth (Lophocampa caryae)
Check NPWR and see what you think
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/2000/cateast/lophcary.htm
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john and jane balaban
, 9 August, 2004 - 8:57am
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Definite match
Thanks for the link!
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Erik Blosser
, 9 August, 2004 - 8:25pm
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