Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1169851

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: July 13, 2018
Submitted by: Exo514
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Dozens of young Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillars clustered on a few walnut leaves. Several stripped branches were nearby. A good amount of the caterpillars appeared to be molting or had already molted.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Fairfield County