Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

October 13, 2026

Sample information
Picture
Entry by: Jordan Y
Location
Approximate location: 42.46, -73.32
Collection date 10/01/2026
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Berkshire Community College
Observations

The caterpillar has a black head, 3 segments behind the head are part of the thorax, with each segment bearing two legs. The remaining ~10 segments appear to be part of the abdomen. It has 6 thoracic legs and 10 prolegs. It features no wings, fuzzy white hair across the body, and a black stripe down the middle of the body.
Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera

Methods
Extraction kit
DNA extraction location
Single or Duplex PCR
Gel electrophoresis system
Buffer
DNA stain
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results
Wolbachia presence
Confidence level
Explanation of confidence level
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary
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