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White-marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Orgyia leucostigma

Description:

Caterpillar 3/4" in length with red spot on head & two red spots on back. Also four raised white tubelike structures on back.

Habitat:

On a piece of aluminum pipe @ campground.

1 Species ID Suggestions

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 12 years ago
White-marked Tussock Moth caterpillar
Orgyia leucostigma Orgyia leucostigma


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4 Comments

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

Your welcome, SarahWhitt....

SarahWhitt
SarahWhitt 6 years ago

Thank you, maplemoth!! :)

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

A very pretty caterpillar....

SarahWhitt
SarahWhitt 12 years ago

Thanks, Keith! I will edit now :)

SarahWhitt
Spotted by
SarahWhitt

Ironton, Ohio, USA

Spotted on Sep 25, 2011
Submitted on Sep 25, 2011

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