Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 917425

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: August 20, 2013
Submitted by: Carmen Hathaway
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found it attached to our shed door -- no particular grasses or plants nearby other than a green lawn and elm trees,
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 19, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Manitoba