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White-marked Tussock Moth

Orgyia leucostigma

Photo by RiekoS
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Orgyia leucostigma, the White-marked tussock moth, is a moth in the family Lymantriidae. The caterpillar is very common especially in late summer in eastern North America, extending as far west as Texas, Colorado, and Alberta. Wikipedia

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PublishedJuly 22, 2014

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