Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1408935

Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita

Observation date: July 23, 2025
Submitted by: sgreen92
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sitting still on leaf (pictured) of small stalky plant. Did not have even the slightest movement for ~30 minutes as I carried the leaf around. I set it down for a brief moment and it moved its head slightly and became more curious as if to consider relocating. It immediately stopped after I picked the leaf up again.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 23, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia