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White-marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Orgyia leucostigma

Photo by SarahWhitt
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Caterpillar 3/4" in length with red spot on head & two red spots on back. Also four raised white tubelike structures on back.

Habitat:

On a piece of aluminum pipe @ campground.

Species ID Suggestions

White-marked Tussock Moth caterpillar

Orgyia leucostigma

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Photographed
PublishedSeptember 25, 2011

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