Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 929514

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: September 13, 2013
Submitted by: kenborg
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not sure what the host plant was
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 20, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Buncombe County

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