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Orgypia Tussock Moth

Orgypia Tussock Moth

Description:

Vibrant orange caterpillar, very mobile, 2-3 cm long. Four yellow tufts on its back. Long spines and grey antennae.

Habitat:

Derby Savannah Grassland Kimberley.

Notes:

I think its an Orgypia Tussock Moth

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2 Comments

BarbaraSing
BarbaraSing 10 years ago

Thanks Jopy for the conformation.

Jopy
Jopy 10 years ago

Hi, this is tussock moth caterpillar, don't know which species...

BarbaraSing
Spotted by
BarbaraSing

Western Australia, Australia

Spotted on Mar 12, 2014
Submitted on Mar 12, 2014

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