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White-marked Tussock Moth

Orgyia leucostigma

Description:

This fuzzy colorful caterpillar was found on a trail near a marsh in Delaware.

Habitat:

Woods near a Delaware marsh.

2 Species ID Suggestions

Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 11 years ago
White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma Moth Photographers Group – Orgyia leucostigma – 8316
White-marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar
Orgyia leucostigma


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3 Comments

DelawareWildlife
DelawareWildlife 11 years ago

Cool caterpillar - For some reason I never seem to find the cool ones.

Fyn  Kynd
Fyn Kynd 11 years ago

lol, Jacob :D

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Nice spot!

Delaware, USA

Spotted on Sep 19, 2012
Submitted on Sep 22, 2012

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