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White-marked Tussock Moth - Hodges#8316 (Orgyia leucostigma)
Photo#842556
Copyright © 2013
Cathy Wilson
What and why? -
Orgyia leucostigma
Loudonvile, Ashland County, Ohio, USA
September 15, 2013
Size: 1 inch or so
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Contributed by
Cathy Wilson
on 15 September, 2013 - 9:54pm
Last updated 17 October, 2013 - 5:24pm
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Charley Eiseman
, 16 October, 2013 - 6:34pm
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because
its a male tussock
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Edna Woodward
, 15 September, 2013 - 11:36pm
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Yes, Eddie . . .
It would seem we had a little confusion going on here as to what caterpillar had made that cocoon. I love a good mystery ... and bugs so often provide it.
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Cathy Wilson
, 15 September, 2013 - 11:48pm
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