Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 741837

Tussock moths
Orgyia sp.

Observation date: August 18, 2012
Submitted by: wakenbake
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: was located on a bridge at the trail of 100 giants
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: This is indeed an Orgyia species of moth. However, there are three that occur in your area, and the western species have not shown images of all instars of each of hte species, so I cannot bring it down to the species level. Kelly
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Tulare County