Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 855660

Tussock moths
Orgyia sp.

Observation date: May 04, 2013
Submitted by: smonty
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was warm outside, and the caterpillar rested in the shade.
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).
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Mateo County