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White-marked Tussock Moth

Photo by BradWeber
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Field Notes

Description:

Caterpillar, yellow & black bristles with red head, 2", 4 white bumps on back

Habitat:

Woods beside Lake Muskoka

Species ID Suggestions

White-marked tussock moth

Orgyia leucostigma

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Comments (1)
Ashish
Peter is perfect... Tussock moth or Orgyia sp. Dense hairy bumps of Black and White colours on back of caterpillar... Very spectacular... Moth is not so spectacular compared to caterpillar stage.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2011

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