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White marked tussock moth caterpillar

Orgyia leucostigma

Photo by momsavang
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Field Notes

Description:

Tufted caterpillar (one of these was alive and very mobile at night, the other was found deceased) about 1 and 1/4 inches long. Generally yellowish/off white hairs with 4 raised hair clusters along the back. The face and tail had reddish markings and black hairs extended from the crown.

Habitat:

Found on our deck near oak trees.

Reference Links:

Orgyia leucostigma - Wikipedia, White-marked Tussock Moth Orgyia leucostigma (J E Smith, 1797) | Butterflies an…

Species ID Suggestions

White marked tussock moth caterpillar

Orgyia leucostigma

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Comments (1)
momsavang
Thank you Ornithoptera! I'm not sure why, but I haven't been getting my notifications. I've got an exciting update on the White Marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar to upload shortley!

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