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Whitemarked Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Orgyia leucostigma

Photo by tomk3886
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30.5188, -84.1096

Field Notes

Description:

Red head. Four white dorsal tussocks.

Habitat:

Found on the steps to my house.

Notes:

Polyphagus. Touching the setae in the tussocks will cause itching dermatitis. Some of the other setae will also cause itching. These setae have a venom gland at their base.

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