Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1362499

Rusty Tussock Moth
Orgyia antiqua

Observation date: July 06, 2023
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Public Park. Riparian bordered by mixed forest including deciduous and conifer trees including Douglas Fir and Western Hemlock. This caterpillar was traveling, probably across the picnic table I was sitting at.. A friend noticed it crawling up my back and I had her photograph it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 10, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Clackamas County