Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1053993

Western Tussock Moth
Orgyia vetusta

Observation date: July 01, 2015
Submitted by: Abettle
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was found on sand at a local park, I do not have a picture of the leaves. The caterpillar created a cocoon the next day. We are curious to find out what kind of moth this is. We assume it is a moth because the type of cocoon (gray and fuzzy)
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 29, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County