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Live Oak Tussock moth - Orgyia detrita
Copyright © 2006 Machele White

Live Oak Tussock moth - Orgyia detrita
Lady Lake, Lake County, Florida, USA
April 17, 2006
When I found this larva, I tentavely ID'd it as Orgyia detrita, from Wagner's, found the adult form on MPG. I collected it, and put it in a cage for raising. This is the last instar, looks like a parasitic egg on it.

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Live Oak Tussock moth - Orgyia detrita Live Oak Tussock moth - Orgyia detrita - female Live Oak Tussock moth - Orgyia detrita - male - female Live Oak Tussock moth - Orgyia detrita - female
Contributed by Machele White on 5 May, 2006 - 4:48am
Last updated 2 March, 2012 - 1:15pm

Great series!
Very informative
… Beatriz Moisset, 12 December, 2007 - 7:09am

 
Thank you
very much Beatriz.
… Machele White, 14 December, 2007 - 6:33pm

Excellent series, Machele!
These make a wonderful addition to the guide.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 5 May, 2006 - 7:59am

 
Thank you
Hannah, I was pretty excited when I seen it was a female, I was hoping I could get the whole process.
… Machele White, 6 May, 2006 - 5:07am

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