White-marked Tussock Moth Larva (Orgyia leucostigma)

On a Japanese maple leaf (Acer palmatum) in an overgrown backyard habitat.

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Patomarazul

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Very beautiful! Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you so much! <3 Posted 6 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Lovely! This caterpillar is my macro photography nemesis, lol. Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  It is a tough one! I've started reading Ferdy's guide, but I still have a long way to go on getting it right! :D Posted 6 years ago

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 Flown Kimmerling