Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 709227

Western Tussock Moth
Orgyia vetusta

Observation date: May 11, 2012
Submitted by: BGenie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There are a LOT of them right now, some with slight color variations. They showed up May 11th in droves, and have started making cocoons on the stucco walls. Weather is clear and warm, high 80's. Too many nearby plants to list. Trees are Oak.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Placer County