Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 714184

Western Tussock Moth
Orgyia vetusta

Observation date: May 21, 2012
Submitted by: Rich Beale
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: located on a 1 year old apple tree. I have it in a 5 gal. pot with a cutting from the tree with many leaves. The cutting is in wet dirt for support. It is now a cocoon as of May 25. We live in La Selva Beach, Ca.about 4 blocks from the ocean.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Santa Cruz County