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Aug-2003 Emily

Tussock Moth Caterpillar

North Carolina

I think this is a Tussock Moth Caterpillar. If you know for sure, tell me.


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Guest 02-Apr-2009 23:55
yes it is a tussock but i am not sure what kind anyways most tussock like honey suckel,any kind of conifer needels,tender bark, and since caterpillers are never to far away from food try the plants were you found it also if keeping cover atleast part of the top of the enclouser,jar,bottel etch with papper towel so it will pupate
Guest 31-Dec-2008 18:51
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molly 13-Sep-2007 14:26
what do they eat
Guest 25-Aug-2006 06:01
Yes it is a tussock caterpillar, you can tell by the four distinct "tussocks" on its back.
guest 02-Mar-2006 11:44
no it is a mossok matterpillar
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