Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1127513

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: July 20, 2017
Submitted by: Stéphan Ruest
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: two individuals observed. 1) free roaming individual resting at base of a birch tree, head facing up. Caterpillar was standing still while being closely inspected, and started to move upwards as observer was retreating away from observation point. 2) Second individual seemed to be within cocoon on a willow, head facing down slowly and calmly writhing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec