Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1046573

Western Tussock Moth
Orgyia vetusta

Observation date: April 05, 2015
Submitted by: N Weasel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were 2 groups of about 20 all pupating on a coast live oak tree by the parking lot. The pupae hatch into gray moths with the wingspan of about a little over an inch.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 29, 2022
Coordinator notes: Really nice photo!