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Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

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Hickory Tussock Moth - Lophocampa caryae

Lepidoptera

Found this guy at the edge of the woods feeding on a walnut tree leaf...
These caterpillars are known to feed on leaves of ash, oak, hickory, maple, elm, and other trees; also hops, Virginia creeper, raspberry, rose, sumac, and blueberry.  They acquire chemical defenses from the toxicity of their host plants.  This is why they are believed to have their bold black and white warning coloration.


Image size
1802x2035px 3.52 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Shutter Speed
1/250 second
Aperture
F/5.6
Focal Length
60 mm
ISO Speed
800
Date Taken
Sep 27, 2015, 2:30:34 PM
Sensor Size
11mm
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