Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1371109

Rusty Tussock Moth
Orgyia antiqua

Observation date: August 30, 2023
Date notes: Found in yard near birds. Thought it would be eaten if I didn't bring it in!
Submitted by: Leslie66
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on Dandelion in yard. Wouldn't eat anything but oak leaf after I brought it in. After 2 days it made a cocoon. After 5 days of being in pupa stage a female emerged. She successfully laid about 35 eggs the first 3 days.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 11, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Hampshire, Grafton County