Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 615259

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: August 13, 2011
Submitted by: mikeakresh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: H.D. McGuinness
Verified date: June 18, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Herkimer County

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