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White-marked Tussock Moth Larva (Orgyia leucostigma) At a meadowy forest edge<br />
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White-marked Tussock Moth Larva (Orgyia leucostigma)

At a meadowy forest edge

    comments (11)

  1. GREAT shot!! It is so well-focused! I struggle so much getting shots of these cats. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thank you! I agree that they are difficult to photograph! I got lucky with this one! Posted 4 years ago
      1. Not luck, it's skill! Posted 4 years ago
  2. Very well done indeed! Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thank you, Ferdy! Posted 4 years ago
  3. Wonderful capture Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks a bunch! Posted 4 years ago
  4. Yes - excellent capture! Posted 4 years ago
    1. <3 Thank you! <3 Posted 4 years ago
  5. Fantastic photo shooting Posted 4 years ago
  6. Fantastic photo shooting Posted 4 years ago

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"Orgyia leucostigma", the White-marked tussock moth, is a moth in the family Lymantriidae. The caterpillar is very common especially in late summer in eastern North America, as far west as Texas, Colorado, and Alberta.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded May 8, 2021. Captured May 5, 2021 12:43 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/25.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm