Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1103830

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: September 24, 2016
Submitted by: Rps123go
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There was a jumping spider next to him on my patio furnature. He's aggressive and she'd some of his hairs in self defence when I poked it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BGilley
Verified date: October 02, 2016
Coordinator notes: Hairs on caterpillars can cause skin sensitivity. This is a White-Marked Tussock Moth.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Muhlenberg County