Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1118341

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: May 30, 2017
Date notes: Seen in the morning and at night. Morning at the porch light on door.
Submitted by: intuitiverabbit
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near porch light ; 14 C today; Rained yesterday; Adult female?
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 15, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Fairfield County