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Definite-marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Orgyia definita

Description:

This was the second species I had found on the same day, about 500 feet away. There was not much variation between the two.

Habitat:

Mixed deciduous/coniferous woodlands.

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2 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks, Paige! And this one isn't even the hairiest of caterpillars! Isn't that crazy? Thanks again!

paige.hembling
paige.hembling 11 years ago

Man that thing is hairy!

Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

Maine, USA

Spotted on Aug 12, 2012
Submitted on Aug 22, 2012

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