Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 771999

Fir Tussock Moth
Orgyia detrita

Observation date: March 24, 2013
Submitted by: bebobgurl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was cloudy, windy, and looked like it was about to rain. The temperature was in the high 70s. I was on the porch of an office downtown and there were dozens of these little guys everywhere. The caterpillars were not by many plants but mostly on the walkways.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: March 24, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Pinellas County