Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1219236

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: July 24, 2019
Date notes: Seen while doing yardwork in my backyard.
Submitted by: CrazyFae
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen on a Honeysuckle bush growing next to a walnut tree. Its a sunny summer day, in the 70's. (the caterpillar is in the shadiest part of the plants)
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: August 27, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Jessamine County