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Orgyia leucostigma Orgyia leucostigma resting on a window. Geotagged,Orgyia leucostigma,Summer,United States,White-marked tussock moth,insect,moth Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Orgyia leucostigma

Orgyia leucostigma resting on a window.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Hah, 9 photos of this species and this is the only adult one. Nice! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Gary B's profile
      Gary B
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      I saw that too when I was checking the species on JD and thought "well, I've got a photo of a full grown adult." The caterpillar is more dramatic but this moth has some very impressive antennae. Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Yes it does! Posted 6 years ago

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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 Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Apr 28, 2019. Captured Sep 14, 2017 09:40 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/120s
  • ISO100
  • 4.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.