Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 860307

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: May 27, 2013
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Splashy orange and white moth, upper wings have patterns of orange, white, and dark brown, and underwings are white. Chunky hairy orange body with a brown triangle on the head end and large, frond-like antennae, about 2 inches wingspan. Folds wings like a prominent at rest
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 28, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.