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White-marked Tussock Moth caterpillar

Orgyia leucostigma

Photo by KishaB
Published on Project Noah
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35.234, -85.2003

Field Notes

Description:

Greenish with 4 large white tufts of hair on back. Two large plumes of darker hair on head and one on tail.

Habitat:

Was rescued from being blown off the window as we were driving down the road.

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