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Contributors » Elijah » Rusty Tussock Moth (Orgyia antiqua)

Rusty Tussock Moth (Orgyia antiqua) discovered by Elijah (#9607)

Sighting Info

Observed: August 4, 2017 @ 8:00 PM
Posted on: August 22, 2017 @ 1:31 PM (diff: 18 days)
Comments:

By far my favourite moth species, this larva was in my backyard. Although some tussock moth larvae are dangerous to touch due to venom excreted onto their bristles, this particular species is harmless.

Sighting's Identification

- Rusty Tussock Moth (Orgyia antiqua)

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