Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 718179

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: June 15, 2012
Submitted by: BonnieMW
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found resting on glass window of the Administration Building of our college campus. Sunny day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: H.D. McGuinness
Verified date: June 27, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Steuben County

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