Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 560948

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: August 15, 2011
Submitted by: Devon Tufford
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day, late in afternoon, found on an annual flower. Now in a container being feed dogwood leaves and eating very healthy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: June 22, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Manitoba