Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 740155

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: August 19, 2012
Submitted by: Marygrace Barber
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was found on my front porch not near any particular vegetation
Status: Resident
Verified by: anthony.thomas
Verified date: August 28, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Oxford County

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