Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 615366

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: September 08, 2011
Submitted by: AlanDAdams
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on Basil, in the herb garden. First observation of this guy
Status: Resident
Verified by: H.D. McGuinness
Verified date: June 18, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Erie County

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