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WanderingMogwai — Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar
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Published: 2015-11-13 05:16:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 1129; Favourites: 46; Downloads: 0
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Hickory Tussock Moth - Lophocampa caryaeLepidoptera
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.
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You´re welcome.
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I know I haven't commented in forever, but I thought I'd let you know I still like what you post and hope you keep it up! I hope you and your daughter are doing well, and feel free to PM me whenever.
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I was wondering what had become of you!
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Just a silent lurker as I am more often than not.
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They don't become a butterfly. They become a moth. Fuzzy caterpillars generally only become moths.
It's a rule of thumb
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Then where is the photo of it as a moth?
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I haven't encountered one yet. The caterpillar in and of itself is a great find...
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Dangerous for birds or others little predators ? Nice colored hairy Caterpillar
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