Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1097369

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: June 12, 2013
Submitted by: DCLinck
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On bark of a White Pine. Plantings of Linden, Blue Spruce, Paper Birch, American Beach and Pin Oak, plus Rhododendron, Laurel, forsythia and bridal wreath within a half day's crawl.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 19, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Montgomery County