Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1240676

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: October 13, 2019
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These two are pupae of hickory tussocks, both found as caterpillars on October 13. They have been pupated since October 19, the following Saturday. They ate large oak (Quercus robur).
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 27, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.