Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 931589

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: September 29, 2013
Submitted by: Cecily
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was crawling up and down the side of our front porch.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 29, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County

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