Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1423395

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: May 20, 2026
Submitted by: PlantBoy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found the caterpillar on my fence gate, where the nearby plants would have been tomato, marigold, and green bean seedlings, as well as Willow Oak, a White Oak, and a Bradford Pear
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 24, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Baltimore County