Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 730605

Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita

Observation date: August 06, 2012
Submitted by: fredandkitty
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Catepillar was on a pine tree on a mountain summit near a lake. Weather was clear and temperature was about 75 to 80 degrees F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: November 24, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Warren County, New York, United States