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MothTussock_Orgyia_sp09262017_MP_ - Orgyia leucostigma - female
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MothTussock_Orgyia_sp09262017_MP_ - Orgyia leucostigma - Female
Marshy Point Nature Center, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
September 26, 2017
Think this is the Definite Tussock Moth - Orgyia definite? What do you think? Thanks!
Contributed by Rich on 26 September, 2017 - 6:45pm
Last updated 27 September, 2017 - 8:52am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Foamy!
The females of this species like to use the foam. In Orgyia definite, the eggs are usually deposited on the bare cocoon.
Remember, the before-and-after shots of them may look a little different, since they change size somewhat, in the process.
… Bob Biagi, 27 September, 2017 - 8:52am

 
Thanks
For the info! Good Stuff!
… Rich, 27 September, 2017 - 3:08pm

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