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Western Tussock Moth

Orgyia vetusta

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Field Notes

Description:

Adult moth with large, comb antennae and fuzzy legs. The wings have a single white spot on them. There are wavy bands of brown, black and tan.

Habitat:

Side of house in Oak woodland. This species is found from Washington state, down to Baja California.

Notes:

The caterpillar can be seen at my other spotting: https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1279649045

Reference Links:

Species Orgyia vetusta - Western Tussock Moth - Hodges#8309 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJune 2, 2019

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