Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1102800

Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita

Observation date: September 17, 2016
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight left on overnight in rural residential neighborhood dominated by hardwoods (liriodendron, maple, oak, sweet gum). Approx length of 16 mm (excluding extended forelegs), and resting wingspan of 15 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 17, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Harford County