Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1275437

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: September 21, 2020
Submitted by: Tess Olten
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have a six minute long video of this caterpillar crawling around the twig and eating bark and then it does this crazy backward dance it is absolutely unbelievable. It is available if wanted. This caterpillar was found in my shade garden on a begonia leaf.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jasondroberts
Verified date: May 25, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Madison County