Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 708821

Western Tussock Moth
Orgyia vetusta

Observation date: May 08, 2012
Submitted by: dirkstoop
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this guy on my neck, so sadly don't know what the host plant was. I suppose it must've fallen out of a tree. Sighting was on a sunny day in Menlo Park, CA.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Mateo County