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White-marked tussock moth

Orgyia leucostigma

Photo by gogreen13
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Looks like it has a set of eyes on lower part of wings. About 4 inches from wing tip to wing tip. Was freshly hatched letting it's wings dry.

Species ID Suggestions

White-marked tussock moth

Orgyia leucostigma

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Photographed
PublishedAugust 2, 2011

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