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Tussock Moth

Orgyia sp.

Description:

Larva, yellow/ black stripes; fuzzy; red dots on lower back; big white puffy spots on upper back; large antenna

Notes:

Watch out! These caterpillars have defensive hairs that can cause allergic reactions if they touch your skin.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Latimeria
Latimeria 12 years ago
Tussock Moth
Orgyia sp. Genus Orgyia - BugGuide.Net


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1 Comment

Latimeria
Latimeria 12 years ago

Watch out, these caterpillars have defensive hairs that can cause allergic reactions if they touch your skin.

smith55434
Spotted by
smith55434

Minnesota, USA

Spotted on May 27, 2012
Submitted on May 29, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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