Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226853

Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita

Observation date: August 18, 2019
Submitted by: Arnsaga
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Humid afternoon, High 70s F. Caterpillar crawling up black aluminum fence posts in mixed pine/hardwood forest, 25’ from lake shore vegetation near Northern end of Western Fork of Highland Lake, Bridgton Maine
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 06, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Cumberland County