Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1138446

Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita

Observation date: August 30, 2017
Date notes: warm, fall afternoon, some sun, no wind.
Submitted by: MareBear3
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen on ornamental low growing variegated bamboo; other plants nearby include violets, red bergamot, pineapple sage, mint). There is a coccoon or perhaps an egg mass, or even a wasp nest? under the caterpillar. The caterpillar is moving but not very much at all.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 30, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.