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White-marked Tussock Moth

Orgyia leucostigma

Description:

Seen in late May in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Habitat:

Edge of wooded area

1 Species ID Suggestions

MrsPbio
MrsPbio 8 years ago
White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma White-marked Tussock Moth


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Welcome to Project Noah PossumPrint
Nice first spotting,congrats and thanks for sharing
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PossumPrint
PossumPrint 8 years ago

Ahh! Thank you so much! I'm currently traveling so I keep finding really amazing species that I've never seen. This little guy was gorgeous!

MrsPbio
MrsPbio 8 years ago

It's a Tussock Moth. I'll try to nail down a species for you....

PossumPrint
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PossumPrint

Mississippi, USA

Spotted on Jul 29, 2015
Submitted on Jul 28, 2015

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