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Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Orgyia leucostigma

Photo by auntnance123
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

spotted on side of greenhouse on riverfront property

Notes:

A young friend and I were looking at this caterpillar that appeared to be beginning to spin a cocoon when he noticed tiny maggots moving under it. (last photo)

Reference Links:

Tussock Moth Caterpillars in Florida

Species ID Suggestions

Southern Tussock Moth

Dasychira meridionalis

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Jacob Gorneau
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