Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 911542

Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita

Observation date: July 21, 2013
Submitted by: Lynn Pritchett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found dangling on silk thread from ash tree along walking trail after a rainstorm
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 23, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: National Moth Week
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia

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