Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1273095

Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita

Observation date: August 30, 2020
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight set up on margin of deciduous woodland patch dominated by Black Locust, Red Maple, sycamore, oak, cherry, and opposite cornfield. Resting wingspan of 18 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 03, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Harford County