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White-marked tussock moth

Orgyia leucostigma

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

1" long caterpillar.

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

White-marked Tussock Moth - Orgyia leucostigma - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2013

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