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Fir Tussock Moth - Hodges#8313 (Orgyia detrita)
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Copyright © 2012
tg1911
Caterpillar Identification? -
Orgyia detrita
Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA
April 12, 2012
Size: approx. 1 1/2"
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Contributed by
tg1911
on 19 April, 2012 - 12:49am
Last updated 20 April, 2015 - 6:58am
Orgyia Detrita
We found one of these is our garden. Are they poisonous? Are they safe with children around
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SandraL66UK
, 24 August, 2016 - 11:53am
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john and jane balaban
, 20 April, 2015 - 6:58am
what is the name of this cate
what is the name of this caterpillar and is it poisonous?
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sandra3829
, 20 April, 2015 - 12:23am
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john and jane balaban
, 13 May, 2012 - 5:06pm
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john and jane balaban
, 12 May, 2012 - 3:57pm
8313
Fir Tussock Moth - Hodges#8313 (Orgyia detrita)heres the moth:
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Edna Woodward
, 19 April, 2012 - 1:04am
Thanks
Thank you once again, for the identification,
shotguneddie
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tg1911
, 19 April, 2012 - 12:12pm