Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 713598

Tussock moths
Orgyia sp.

Observation date: May 20, 2012
Submitted by: Darryl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in our garden in Castro Valley, CA 94552. Not found on plant, but was found crawling up a length of rebar under an oak tree.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: THis is a moth in the genus Orgyia. However, I have no key to differentiate the different species, so it could be vetusta,, cana or others. Kelly
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Alameda County