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Western Tussock Moth

Orgyia vetusta

Description:

There were large numbers of these caterpillars on what I believe to be Live Oak Trees.

Habitat:

Live in groups feeding on trees.

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3 Comments

Noahs Ark
Noahs Ark 6 years ago

Thank you! :)

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 6 years ago

i checked your videos out and they are truly awesome! Great work!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 6 years ago

these look lovely.I want to see this one and the monarch caterpillar.

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Noahs Ark

Palo Alto, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 5, 2015
Submitted on May 13, 2017

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