Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 776108

Tussock moths
Orgyia sp.

Observation date: April 16, 2013
Date notes: Aprill 2013 Spring
Submitted by: Alyssa2002
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was found on a concrete bench at a local park in San Jose, Ca. It was a shaded area. The floor is very populated with many branches and lots of leaves. I did notice some pretty big sized ants around the benches.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: Orgyia probably vetusta, but the "Orgyia vetusta complex, has in California at least three species for which the taxonomy remains somewhat uncertain" (from MPG).