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Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae Harris, 1841
Attributes of Lophocampa caryaeFamily: Tiger Moths and Lichen Moths (Arctiidae) Subfamily: Tiger Moths (Arctiinae) Identification: Forewing yellow with brown shading and bands of translucent white spots representing usual lines. Hindwing very pale, translucent yellow, unmarked. Life history: Not reported Flight: May-June. Wing span: 3.7-5.5 cm. Caterpillar hosts: Ashes, elms, hickories, maples, oaks, and other trees. Adult food: Not reported Habitat: Not reported Range: Nova Scotia to North Carolina mountains, west to Ontario, Wisconsin, and Texas. Absent from much of midwestern part of range. Conservation: Not reported NatureServe Global Status: Not reported Management needs: Not reported | Documented Records for Lophocampa caryae
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