Contact-dermatitis
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Lophocampa caryae
Hickory Tussock Moth, Hickory Halisidota, Hickory Tiger Moth
Lophocampa caryae is a tiger moth in the family Erebidae, widely distributed across eastern North America. The species has one generation per year, with adults flying in May and June. The caterpillar is covered in dense white and black hair tufts and can cause contact dermatitis in humans through its barbed setae. Despite anecdotal claims of venomous properties, no venom has been isolated; adverse reactions are characterized as irritant contact dermatitis.