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1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago
Tussock Moth
Orgyia sp. Genus Orgyia - BugGuide.Net


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bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

You did it perfect!! Is it the same caterpillar than the later one? If yes, you can add the corresponding common and scientific name as well.

I just sent some more. Hope these will help you. I'm new to this so hopefully I did it right:-)

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

Welcome to Project Noah! This is a Tussock Moth caterpillar. The light was quite bright, so that the important markings and colors are not fully visible. In this genus the color of the spots and stripes is very important for getting an ID. Do you have some another pictures of the same caterpillar, maybe from the side?

Alabama, USA

Spotted on May 18, 2012
Submitted on May 18, 2012

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