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:
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Verified Sightings
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Observation date: Aug 02, 2022
Submitted by: Chris Blomme
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 28, 2024
Observation date: Aug 05, 2023
Submitted by: Underscore1234
Region: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 10, 2024
Observation date: Aug 23, 2022
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Region: Charles County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 11, 2023
Observation date: Oct 02, 2023
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Region: Maryland, United States
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Verified date: Oct 21, 2023
Observation date: Oct 16, 2022
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Region: Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
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Verified date: Oct 20, 2023
Observation date: Sep 14, 2023
Submitted by: rapids
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Oct 14, 2023
Observation date: Sep 25, 2023
Submitted by: Steven Wilson
Region: Summers County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 12, 2023
Observation date: Sep 06, 2023
Submitted by: ShannonR
Region: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Oct 09, 2023
Observation date: Sep 23, 2023
Submitted by: Betsy Higgins
Region: Huron County, Michigan, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Sep 25, 2023
Observation date: Sep 02, 2023
Submitted by: pgrew1@unl.edu
Region: Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Sep 24, 2023
Observation date: Sep 13, 2023
Submitted by: naj.pilla
Region: Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 16, 2023
Observation date: Aug 31, 2023
Submitted by: Colleen K
Region: Robertson County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 03, 2023
Observation date: Aug 30, 2018
Submitted by: Shawnann74
Region: Oldham County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Aug 27, 2023
Observation date: Jun 06, 2019
Submitted by: Mjordan11
Region: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Aug 27, 2023
Observation date: Jul 24, 2019
Submitted by: CrazyFae
Region: Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Aug 27, 2023
Observation date: Jul 29, 2023
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 31, 2023
Observation date: Jul 20, 2023
Submitted by: David Trently
Region: Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 26, 2023
Observation date: Jul 17, 2023
Submitted by: Craig M Lipski
Region: Livingston County, Michigan, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 24, 2023
Observation date: Jul 15, 2023
Submitted by: Ohio97
Region: Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: Ohio97
Verified date: Jul 16, 2023
Observation date: Jul 12, 2023
Submitted by: Steven Wilson
Region: Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 13, 2023
Observation date: Jul 08, 2023
Submitted by: LadyTiffani
Region: Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 08, 2023
Observation date: Jun 26, 2023
Submitted by: Erica9116
Region: Union County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 27, 2023
Observation date: Jun 23, 2023
Submitted by: JamieLynn
Region: Aiken County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 23, 2023
Observation date: May 17, 2023
Submitted by: WendyG
Region: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 18, 2023
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