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White-marked Tussock Moth

Description:

Caterpillar, yellow & black bristles with red head, 2", 4 white bumps on back

Habitat:

Woods beside Lake Muskoka

1 Species ID Suggestions

peter
peter 12 years ago
White-marked tussock moth
Orgyia leucostigma Orgyia leucostigma


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1 Comment

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Peter is perfect... Tussock moth or Orgyia sp.
Dense hairy bumps of Black and White colours on back of caterpillar... Very spectacular... Moth is not so spectacular compared to caterpillar stage.

BradWeber
Spotted by
BradWeber

Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Jul 28, 2011
Submitted on Jul 28, 2011

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