Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1148911

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: November 03, 2017
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to lights at a small industrial rail depot surrounded by mature willow oak and sweetgum dominated forest. Approx 60F, partly cloudy, 5 MPH wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: November 12, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Harford County, United States, Maryland