Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 716132

Tussock moths
Orgyia sp.

Observation date: June 12, 2012
Submitted by: jonjoy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The catepillar was found stationary on a post on our deck
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: This is almost certainly an Orgyia moth species. However, there are three western Orgyia in your area, and I do not have a key to which species it might be. Kelly
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Nevada County