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Orgyia leucostigma

Photo by momsavang
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Field Notes

Description:

First photo from Mar 31 -- Second photo from April 8, 2021. More young caterpillars continue to emerge. Several seem to have moved and passed away not far from the cocoon. It's hard to tell how these little guys are doing.

Habitat:

West central Ga. back porch door.

Notes:

Mama laying eggs, Oct 19, 2020: https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/900050452

First signs of hatching, Mar 26, 2021: https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1050027125

Reference Links:

Orgyia leucostigma - Wikipedia

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