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fir tussock moth

orgyia detrita

Photo by NathanAdams3
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Species ID Suggestions

White-marked Tussock Moth

Orgyia leucostigma

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bayucca
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fir tussock moth

orgyia detrita

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antimatterhands
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Comments (3)
bayucca
I agree with Eric: Also red head but also these orange little warts, which are not seen in Leucostigma. I apologize my wrong guess.
bayucca
I guess that your moth had a red head...
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2012

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