Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: July 07, 2020
Submitted by: Juls Wood
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, 85 degrees. Host plant: black walnut near 4 planted apple trees and blackberry patch. Insects grouped on underside of leaves.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 10, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Bedford County