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Western Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Orgyia vetusta

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Description:

The western tussock moth, Orgyia vetusta, formerly Hemerocampa vetusta, is a moth found in the Pacific States and British Columbia, as well as an isolated population in Boise County, Idaho. Wikipedia

Habitat:

Found on yoga mat in car trunk.

2 Species ID Suggestions

Noah Ranger +1
CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 11 years ago
Western Tussock Moth
Orgyia vetusta Species Orgyia vetusta - Western Tussock Moth - Hodges#8309 - BugGuide.Net
Noah Ranger +2
bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago
Tussock Moth
Orgyia sp.


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3 Comments

misako
misako 11 years ago

Thank you manu1!

misako
misako 11 years ago

Thank you Sofi1! It is a colorful caterpillar.

misako
misako 11 years ago

Thank you for the ID bayucca and Cindy!

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misako
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misako

Emeryville, California, USA

Spotted on May 8, 2012
Submitted on May 8, 2012

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