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White-marked Tussock Moth

Orgyia leucostigma

Photo by Ariana
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

1.5 inches long, Very interesting patterning. Red head, long black antennae off-white tufts along its upper body

Habitat:

Southern Louisiana Swampland.

Species ID Suggestions

White-marked Tussock Moth

Orgyia leucostigma

Comments (2)

Good to know KenCheeks! Thank you.
This one can deliver a painful sting.

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