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  Sighting 713558

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: May 19, 2012
Submitted by: CWR
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Lophocampa caryae (Hickory tiger moth)laying eggs on a Maple leaf. Time 345 PM est. temp 79 F. T Plants in area Mulberry, Maples, Ash, Nettles, Sumac, Poison Sumac.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 24, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Fayette County

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