Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 918689

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: August 23, 2013
Submitted by: JSCampbell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Many of these larvae were observed on the side of a building in among a mixed forest of balsam fir, aspen, willow, alder and an extensive flower garden.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 27, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador