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White marked Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Orgyia leucostigma

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5 Comments

Emily Newman
Emily Newman 3 years ago

White-marked tussocks are not found outside of North America, as far as I know, and they also lack the white tufts along the side. I think the cocoa tussock (Orgyia postica) might be a better fit.

AshutoshSarkar
AshutoshSarkar 12 years ago

thank you for your comment...@Nicholas4

Nicholas4
Nicholas4 12 years ago

How colorful and full of pattern.. Hides well I bet!

AshutoshSarkar
AshutoshSarkar 12 years ago

Thanks @Sachin..

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Wonderful,

AshutoshSarkar
Spotted by
AshutoshSarkar

Tufanganj, West Bengal, India

Spotted on Dec 17, 2011
Submitted on Dec 17, 2011

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