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White-marked tussock moth - Orgyia leucostigma Habitat: Attracted to a 365+395 nm LED lights in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2022(40) Geotagged,National Moth Week 2022,Orgyia,Orgyia leucostigma,Summer,United States,White-marked tussock moth,moth,moth week 2022 Click/tap to enlarge

White-marked tussock moth - Orgyia leucostigma

Habitat: Attracted to a 365+395 nm LED lights in a semi-rural area

2022(40)

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The White-marked tussock moth

"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.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 26, 2022. Captured Jun 28, 2022 23:32 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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