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White-marked tussock moth

Orgyia leucostigma

Photo by Terri
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Field Notes

Description:

I wish I could remember what plant it was hanging from. I am not great id'ing caterpillars yet. But it was wooded area in August when I took the picture. Sorry the second picture is blurry but I was trying to get a close up of the tail.

Habitat:

Brown County State Park, Indiana

Species ID Suggestions

White-marked tussock moth

Orgyia leucostigma

Comments (1)

Thank you so much!!
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2012

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