Attributes of Lophocampa maculata
Spotted Tussock Moth or Yellow-Spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa maculata Harris, 1841
Family: Erebidae
Subfamily: Arctiinae
Identification: Forewing deep yellow with four brown bands (usually merged); partial fifth band extends inward from costa. Partial band darkest where reniform spot normally occurs. Hindwing paler yellow, translucent, unmarked.
Wing Span: 3.5-4.3cm.
Life History:
Flight:
Caterpillar Hosts: Birches, maples, oaks, poplars, willows.
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Conservation:
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs:
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The map below displays all verified sighting records in the BAMONA database for this species. Each record is indicated with a yellow dot. The orange dots on the map provide access to information about the 400 most recently verified sightings of this species. In some instances, there are several records at the same location. Use the table view to access these records.
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The fifty most recently verified sightings are below. See more recently verified sightings of all species.
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May 03, 2013 | ilana071 | Ontario, Canada | May 18, 2013 | Details |
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February 18, 2013 | philandjessicasmith | Wrangell-Petersburg Borough, Alaska, United States | February 27, 2013 | Details |
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February 05, 2013 | Jasonis3now | Bonner County, Idaho, United States | February 18, 2013 | Details |
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August 21, 2012 | cphenly | Keweenaw County, Michigan, United States | February 08, 2013 | Details |
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June 16, 2012 | J_Martineau | Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States | February 07, 2013 | Details |
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August 21, 2011 | Terra.Bell21 | Weber County, Utah, United States | December 06, 2012 | Details |
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August 26, 2012 | cstinett | Utah County, Utah, United States | December 06, 2012 | Details |
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September 03, 2012 | admack2004 | Alberta, Canada | November 07, 2012 | Details |
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October 12, 2012 | John Barry | King County, Washington, United States | October 15, 2012 | Details |
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August 13, 2012 | JenGaines | Pierce County, Washington, United States | October 09, 2012 | Details |
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September 29, 2012 | Prairie Wetlands Learning Center | Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States | October 06, 2012 | Details |
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September 27, 2012 | zombrie | King County, Washington, United States | September 30, 2012 | Details |
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September 27, 2012 | carol caines | British Columbia, Canada | September 30, 2012 | Details |
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September 01, 2012 | Jenmassey | Mesa County, Colorado, United States | September 23, 2012 | Details |
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September 01, 2012 | Juetti | Ontario, Canada | September 12, 2012 | Details |
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October 06, 2011 | Baby Face 23 | British Columbia, Canada | September 04, 2012 | Details |
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August 29, 2012 | admack2004 | Alberta, Canada | September 04, 2012 | Details |
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August 19, 2012 | pharmon | Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States | September 01, 2012 | Details |
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August 08, 2012 | Clarkelakecamper | Manitoba, Canada | August 26, 2012 | Details |
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August 18, 2012 | sissy1961 | Hamilton County, New York, United States | August 25, 2012 | Details |
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August 22, 2012 | Cedarspring | King County, Washington, United States | August 23, 2012 | Details |
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July 18, 2012 | Mary J. Seipler | Pierce County, Washington, United States | August 07, 2012 | Details |
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June 28, 2012 | kevin_mack | Snohomish County, Washington, United States | July 24, 2012 | Details |
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June 22, 2012 | Glenn Marangelo | Granite County, Montana, United States | July 23, 2012 | Details |
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July 07, 2012 | John Barry | King County, Washington, United States | July 07, 2012 | Details |
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June 28, 2012 | Glennie | Manitoba, Canada | July 05, 2012 | Details |
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September 17, 2011 | allelopath | San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States | July 02, 2012 | Details |
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August 28, 2011 | geising | Manitoba, Canada | June 22, 2012 | Details |
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August 28, 2011 | geising | Manitoba, Canada | June 22, 2012 | Details |
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June 15, 2012 | curtis.lehman (Troyer Family) | Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States | June 22, 2012 | Details |
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June 03, 2010 | jmihuc | Clinton County, New York, United States | June 18, 2012 | Details |
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June 11, 2012 | BeaLaporte | Ontario, Canada | June 15, 2012 | Details |
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September 18, 2011 | Lyndon1313 | Juneau Borough, Alaska, United States | June 12, 2012 | Details |
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May 25, 2012 | BeaLaporte | Ontario, Canada | May 29, 2012 | Details |
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September 22, 2011 | 2 Shutterbugs | Montrose County, Colorado, United States | May 14, 2012 | Details |
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October 15, 2011 | ottergirl2000 | Oregon, United States | March 09, 2012 | Details |
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September 02, 2011 | BOGwalker | St Louis County, Minnesota, United States | February 06, 2012 | Details |
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September 26, 2011 | barbaral1944 | Boundary County, Idaho, United States | January 31, 2012 | Details |
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September 20, 2011 | rondjones | Douglas County, Colorado, United States | December 14, 2011 | Details |
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September 24, 2011 | jmccull | Garfield County, Colorado, United States | December 14, 2011 | Details |
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July 06, 2011 | djproscribe | San Francisco County, California, United States | November 21, 2011 | Details |
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September 14, 2011 | Marygrace Barber | Lincoln County, Maine, United States | November 07, 2011 | Details |
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October 08, 2011 | JulieR | Pierce County, Washington, United States | October 10, 2011 | Details |
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August 16, 2011 | LauraMaskell | Ontario, Canada | September 23, 2011 | Details |
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August 24, 2011 | campbellmay | Alberta, Canada | September 01, 2011 | Details |
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August 26, 2011 | hdad58 | Coos County, New Hampshire, United States | August 26, 2011 | Details |
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July 28, 2011 | Madeline Alfieri | St Lawrence County, New York, United States | August 08, 2011 | Details |
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July 21, 2011 | Leihla Scharlau | Thurston County, Washington, United States | July 23, 2011 | Details |
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June 25, 2011 | curtis.lehman | Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States | June 27, 2011 | Details |
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September 17, 2010 | Amanda Fulton | Medina County, Ohio, United States | April 01, 2011 | Details |
