Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1388331

Douglas Fir Tussock Moth
Orgyia pseudotsugata

Observation date: July 25, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Dozens of caterpillars observed on the trail along the 2.8-mile route (I counted 50 but missed many more no doubt).
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 27, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County