White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma (J E Smith, 1797)
Family: Erebidae
Subfamily: Lymantriinae
Identification: Similar to Orgyia definita. Females of these species can only be distinguished by identifying associated males. Wings usually grayer in male of this species median area usually paler. Blackish patch near apex smaller, with no light streaks below it. White spot accents lower st. line, as in male Orgyia definita.
Wing Span: 2.5-3.5 cm (male). Female lacks wings.
Life History: Sometimes a pest on Christmas tree plantations northward in its range.
Flight: June-November (2 broods usually June-August and August-November). One brood (August-October) in far northeastern range.
Caterpillar Hosts: Over 140 known hosts, including alder, apple, balsam fir, birches, and larch.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Throughout Eastern North America.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
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Verified Sightings
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Observation date: Jun 30, 2024
Submitted by: Ozark_Bill
Region: Jefferson County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Ozark_Bill
Verified date: Jul 28, 2024
Observation date: Jul 23, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 26, 2024
Observation date: Jul 18, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 21, 2024
Observation date: Jul 12, 2024
Submitted by: Thyger
Region: Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 17, 2024
Observation date: Jul 10, 2024
Submitted by: Thyger
Region: Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 17, 2024
Observation date: Jul 13, 2024
Submitted by: Lovenastump
Region: Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 14, 2024
Observation date: May 29, 2024
Submitted by: ArtistEclectic
Region: Talladega County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 11, 2024
Observation date: May 29, 2024
Submitted by: Jenmiller81
Region: Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 11, 2024
Observation date: Jul 03, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 10, 2024
Observation date: May 26, 2024
Submitted by: Ken Cheeks
Region: Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 05, 2024
Observation date: Jun 25, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 04, 2024
Observation date: Jun 20, 2024
Submitted by: Moth_Observer01
Region: Nelson County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 02, 2024
Observation date: Jul 02, 2024
Submitted by: Mkerns
Region: Onslow County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 02, 2024
Observation date: Jun 25, 2024
Submitted by: Queenbee0373
Region: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 26, 2024
Observation date: Jun 19, 2024
Submitted by: rosaliinda
Region: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 21, 2024
Observation date: Jun 19, 2024
Submitted by: Janelmer
Region: Kane County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 20, 2024
Observation date: Jun 10, 2024
Submitted by: Michele Connors
Region: Pitt County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Observation date: Jun 01, 2024
Submitted by: Team-Chick
Region: Virginia, York County, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 13, 2024
Observation date: Jun 11, 2024
Submitted by: Don Marotte
Region: Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 12, 2024
Observation date: Jun 09, 2024
Submitted by: jwileyrains
Region: Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Observation date: May 21, 2024
Submitted by: ShannonR
Region: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 21, 2024
Observation date: May 12, 2024
Submitted by: Steven Wilson
Region: Grant County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 13, 2024
Observation date: Apr 27, 2024
Submitted by: speele
Region: Pickens County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 07, 2024
Observation date: May 02, 2024
Submitted by: Fish
Region: Anderson County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 04, 2024
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