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
Displaying 121 - 144 of 1098 verified sightings
Observation date: Aug 08, 2021
Submitted by: pattiep9
Region: Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Aug 03, 2022
Observation date: Jul 30, 2022
Submitted by: kristasessions
Region: Tompkins County, New York, United States
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Aug 02, 2022
Observation date: Jul 27, 2022
Submitted by: robpendergast
Region: Portage County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Aug 01, 2022
Observation date: Jul 18, 2020
Submitted by: CoriAnnB2
Region: Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Jul 25, 2022
Observation date: Aug 08, 2021
Submitted by: Docriebe
Region: Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: jasondroberts
Verified date: Jul 21, 2022
Observation date: Jul 11, 2022
Submitted by: dawittrock2231
Region: Wood County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 12, 2022
Observation date: May 07, 2022
Submitted by: JamieLynn
Region: Richmond County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: May 08, 2022
Observation date: Apr 29, 2022
Submitted by: J Jessop
Region: Durham County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 02, 2022
Observation date: Apr 30, 2022
Submitted by: Luna-tics
Region: Leon County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 30, 2022
Observation date: Jul 22, 2021
Submitted by: Bob Saunders
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Mar 19, 2022
Observation date: Aug 27, 2016
Submitted by: 1Nanajan2
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Mar 18, 2022
Observation date: Aug 06, 2018
Submitted by: chaswarlow
Region: Quebec, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 16, 2022
Observation date: Jul 20, 2017
Submitted by: Stéphan Ruest
Region: Quebec, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 16, 2022
Observation date: Aug 27, 2017
Submitted by: Birderbobt51
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 12, 2022
Observation date: Aug 15, 2004
Submitted by: WayneG
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 12, 2022
Observation date: Jul 14, 2017
Submitted by: Canuq
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 12, 2022
Observation date: Aug 03, 2019
Submitted by: Kjpembers
Region: Kent County, Michigan, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 11, 2022
Observation date: Jul 06, 2005
Submitted by: Ilse Gebhard
Region: Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Feb 11, 2022
Observation date: Sep 03, 2017
Submitted by: a-o
Region: Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 11, 2022
Observation date: Aug 04, 2012
Submitted by: MMarinacci
Region: Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 11, 2022
Observation date: May 14, 2019
Submitted by: Bnss62101
Region: Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Feb 07, 2022
Observation date: May 20, 2019
Submitted by: Kdpadgett
Region: Georgia, Whitfield County, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Feb 07, 2022
Observation date: Jul 13, 2012
Submitted by: paul.mallette
Region: Quebec, Canada
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jan 22, 2022
Observation date: Sep 16, 2013
Submitted by: Landersc
Region: Georgia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 20, 2022
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