White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma (J E Smith, 1797)
Family: Erebidae
Subfamily: Lymantriinae
Identification: Similar to Orgyia definita. Females of these species can only be distinguished by identifying associated males. Wings usually grayer in male of this species median area usually paler. Blackish patch near apex smaller, with no light streaks below it. White spot accents lower st. line, as in male Orgyia definita.
Wing Span: 2.5-3.5 cm (male). Female lacks wings.
Life History: Sometimes a pest on Christmas tree plantations northward in its range.
Flight: June-November (2 broods usually June-August and August-November). One brood (August-October) in far northeastern range.
Caterpillar Hosts: Over 140 known hosts, including alder, apple, balsam fir, birches, and larch.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Throughout Eastern North America.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
Comments: NULL
Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 761 verified sightings
Observation date: Sep 09, 2019
Submitted by: agdsquash
Region: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 09, 2019
Observation date: Sep 01, 2019
Submitted by: JMJaskula
Region: Boone County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 08, 2019
Observation date: Aug 30, 2019
Submitted by: greyrowan
Region: Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Sep 08, 2019
Observation date: Aug 02, 2019
Submitted by: Joe Bartok
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 06, 2019
Observation date: Aug 27, 2019
Submitted by: Wisconsin
Region: Lake County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 06, 2019
Observation date: Sep 01, 2019
Submitted by: Mary Parker
Region: Kane County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 03, 2019
Observation date: Sep 02, 2019
Submitted by: 3rdCoastZo
Region: Lake County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 03, 2019
Observation date: Sep 30, 2015
Submitted by: Curiosity
Region: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 03, 2019
Observation date: May 21, 2017
Submitted by: Anastasiaw1996
Region: Washington County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Sep 01, 2019
Observation date: Aug 05, 2019
Submitted by: Joe Bartok
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 27, 2019
Observation date: Aug 24, 2019
Submitted by: Joe Bartok
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 27, 2019
Observation date: Jun 16, 2017
Submitted by: Abogail58
Region: Henderson County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 26, 2019
Observation date: Aug 25, 2019
Submitted by: Paigedickey
Region: Porter County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: Howell_Curtis
Verified date: Aug 26, 2019
Observation date: May 22, 2018
Submitted by: Denise2654
Region: Howell County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Aug 25, 2019
Observation date: May 30, 2019
Submitted by: Floopy Doopy
Region: Pettis County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Aug 25, 2019
Observation date: Aug 24, 2019
Submitted by: bcpeterson2
Region: Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Aug 24, 2019
Observation date: Jun 13, 2019
Submitted by: pmrules21
Region: Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 23, 2019
Observation date: Aug 21, 2019
Submitted by: Lorimccracken
Region: Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 21, 2019
Observation date: Aug 20, 2019
Submitted by: gsmccormick
Region: Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 21, 2019
Observation date: Aug 19, 2019
Submitted by: Sara162311
Region: Porter County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 19, 2019
Observation date: Aug 18, 2019
Submitted by: Joe Bartok
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 19, 2019
Observation date: Aug 15, 2019
Submitted by: GenLee834
Region: Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 18, 2019
Observation date: Aug 17, 2019
Submitted by: Jennifer Jilks
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: Aug 17, 2019
Observation date: Jul 17, 2019
Submitted by: pantos
Region: Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 16, 2019
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