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saanansandy Sue, RI(Zone 6a) Jun 13, 2009

I found at least 14 of these on the side of the house and back door this morn. Could someone id this moth for me? Thanks.

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Jun 13, 2009

It looks like a Hickory Tussock Moth, Lophocampa caryae. Note the warnings about touching the caterpillars:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/1662/

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saanansandy Sue, RI(Zone 6a) Jun 13, 2009

Thank you claypa. I know the caterpillar very well. My nephew's hand swelled up after handling one of these last year.

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