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Rusty Tussock Moth caterpillar

Orgyia antiqua

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Field Notes

Description:

Lovely Tussock cat with bright orange markings on the head and the last third section that has a few bright, orange spots in the middle.. The tufts of hair on the top are brown. The hairs on the head are yellow.

Habitat:

Unknown plant in mixed forest

Notes:

First for Bug Guide in Alaska!

Reference Links:

Species Orgyia antiqua - Rusty Tussock Moth - Hodges#8308 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedAugust 3, 2013

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