Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 527603

Western Tussock Moth
Orgyia vetusta

Observation date: April 17, 2011
Submitted by: Steve Nix
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: May 23, 2011
Coordinator notes: Could be Orgyia cana, but almost certainly vetusta. Kelly
Checklist region(s): Ventura County, California, United States