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: Mar 13, 2023
Submitted by: oakwoodren
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 15, 2023
Observation date: Sep 11, 2019
Submitted by: greenesnake@yah...
Region: Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Mar 12, 2023
Observation date: Sep 13, 2020
Submitted by: pkondrashov
Region: Adair County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: Mar 01, 2023
Observation date: Sep 05, 2022
Submitted by: KABerry
Region: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 19, 2023
Observation date: Aug 30, 2022
Submitted by: KABerry
Region: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 16, 2023
Observation date: Jul 18, 2016
Submitted by: Mandles94
Region: United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 09, 2023
Observation date: Jul 10, 2022
Submitted by: alaimins
Region: DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Feb 07, 2023
Observation date: Jul 10, 2022
Submitted by: alaimins
Region: DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Feb 07, 2023
Observation date: Apr 23, 2015
Submitted by: pec1959
Region: United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 28, 2023
Observation date: Apr 14, 2020
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: McIntosh County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Jan 17, 2023
Observation date: Nov 03, 2022
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 10, 2022
Observation date: Nov 06, 2022
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 09, 2022
Observation date: Nov 06, 2022
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 09, 2022
Observation date: Oct 06, 2022
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Region: Charles County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 03, 2022
Observation date: Oct 27, 2022
Submitted by: Bicycler
Region: Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Oct 31, 2022
Observation date: Oct 25, 2022
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Oct 26, 2022
Observation date: Sep 15, 2022
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Region: Garrett County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Oct 15, 2022
Observation date: Oct 11, 2022
Submitted by: whall0613@gmail.com
Region: Houston County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Oct 14, 2022
Observation date: Sep 16, 2022
Submitted by: Colleen K
Region: Robertson County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 17, 2022
Observation date: Oct 01, 2016
Submitted by: Jon Rapp
Region: Callaway County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: Sep 16, 2022
Observation date: Sep 30, 2016
Submitted by: Jon Rapp
Region: Pettis County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: Sep 16, 2022
Observation date: Aug 22, 2022
Submitted by: mysorekid
Region: St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 12, 2022
Observation date: Jul 31, 2022
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Bryan County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Aug 04, 2022
Observation date: Aug 08, 2021
Submitted by: pattiep9
Region: Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Aug 03, 2022
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