Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1059615

Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita

Observation date: August 05, 2015
Submitted by: stonehollow
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on UV/MV lighted sheet just before sunrise
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Mark Wheeler
Verified date: January 23, 2021
Coordinator notes: Looks closer to O. leucostigma but I am not 100% sure.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Wright County