White-marked tussock moth caterpillar (Orgyia leucostigma) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

There are two or more generations a year in eastern North America. They overwinter in the egg stage. There are bright red defensive glands on the hind end of the back.

Habitat:

Battle Branch trail

Reference Links:

Orgyia leucostigma, UW-Milwaukee: Field Station - White-Marked Tussock Moth

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