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Rusty Tussock Moth caterpillar

Orgyia antiqua

Description:

Lovely Tussock cat with bright orange markings on the head and the last third section that has a few bright, orange spots in the middle.. The tufts of hair on the top are brown. The hairs on the head are yellow.

Habitat:

Unknown plant in mixed forest

Notes:

First for Bug Guide in Alaska!

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Alaska, USA

Spotted on Jul 15, 2013
Submitted on Aug 3, 2013

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