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Douglas Fir Tussock

Orgyia pseudotsugata

Description:

Beautiful fuzzy caterpillar of a Douglas Fir Tussock

Habitat:

Boundary area in Sequoia National Forest leading to Golden Trout Wilderness. Heavily forested with a few locations with human use areas. Several rivers/creeks and springs run throughout the area. Elevation between 6900 and 8000 ft

1 Species ID Suggestions

Douglas Fir Tussock
Orgyia pseudotsugata Mystery caterpillar - Orgyia pseudotsugata - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

Chris Ince Jr.
Chris Ince Jr. 10 years ago

I added it to the mission. Thank you!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Please add this caterpillar to my mission, "Moths of the World:"
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841...

Chris Ince Jr.
Spotted by
Chris Ince Jr.

California, USA

Spotted on Aug 18, 2012
Submitted on Aug 20, 2012

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