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Hickory Tussock Moth

Lophocampa caryae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Erebidae ›Genus: Lophocampa

About

Lophocampa caryae, the hickory tussock moth or hickory halisidota, is a moth in the family Erebidae, widely distributed in the eastern half of North America. Like most species in its family, the caterpillars acquire chemical defenses from their host plants, so they are potentially toxic or unpalatable, but this species is also venomous. The behaviour and aposematic coloration of the larvae suggests chemical protection in this stage, although they have not been analyzed for alkaloid or...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hickory Tussock Moth?
The scientific name of Hickory Tussock Moth is Lophocampa caryae.
What kingdom does Hickory Tussock Moth belong to?
Hickory Tussock Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hickory Tussock Moth belong to?
Hickory Tussock Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Hickory Tussock Moth belong to?
Hickory Tussock Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Hickory Tussock Moth belong to?
Hickory Tussock Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Hickory Tussock Moth belong to?
Hickory Tussock Moth belongs to the family Erebidae.
What genus does Hickory Tussock Moth belong to?
Hickory Tussock Moth belongs to the genus Lophocampa.