Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1393492

Hickory Tussock Moth or Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae

Observation date: September 05, 2024
Submitted by: nikimariephd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Average temps over the past week have been between 71°F and 47°F. Today's high was 71°F and a low of 45°F is expected tonight. There was rain and thunderstorms today with wind. These eggs were located on the leaf of a bell pepper plant that hangs upside-down in a hanging planter. The plant has no contact with the ground what-so-ever. The other plants in the upside-down hanging garden are all different varieties of tomatoes and peppers. The hanging garden is protected with a chain link fence.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: September 06, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Langlade County