Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1282753

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: August 14, 2018
Submitted by: CelestiHel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Rode in to work with me on my car (parked beneath a couple of large Black Locust trees with nearby Maples. Habitat is mixed farmland, outdoor rec fields, wetland, and woodland) and since I see them in both locations, I assume it will be fine here as well.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 31, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Chittenden County

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