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Orgypia Tussock Moth

Orgypia Tussock Moth

Photo by BarbaraSing
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Field Notes

Description:

Vibrant orange caterpillar, very mobile, 2-3 cm long. Four yellow tufts on its back. Long spines and grey antennae.

Habitat:

Derby Savannah Grassland Kimberley.

Notes:

I think its an Orgypia Tussock Moth

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Jopy
Hi, this is tussock moth caterpillar, don't know which species...

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PublishedMarch 12, 2014

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