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Definite Tussock Moth

Orgyia definita

Description:

Looks almost convincing enough to call it a male Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar), yet I have a few doubts.

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3 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

You are definitely right, JDP! You can go ahead and suggest an ID if you would like!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks JDP! I will look more into it!

JDP
JDP 11 years ago

Pretty close to Orgyia definita as well.
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.ed...

Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

New York, USA

Spotted on Aug 17, 2012
Submitted on Aug 21, 2012

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