genus Orgyia

Member of tussock moths (subfamily Lymantriinae)
moths
butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera)
insects (class Insecta)
hexapods (subphylum Hexapoda)
arthropods (phylum Arthropoda)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

Caution: There may be wild species of this genus not yet included in this guide.

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• iNaturalist likes to suggest western tussock moth (Orgyia vetusta), but iNaturalist members don’t like to ID this genus to species.

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Chris’s observations: 3 (none are research grade)

Locations:

• Santa Teresa CP: 2
• Foothills Nature Preserve, Palo Alto

Months:

• Apr.: 1
• May: 2

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – BugGuide

Bay Area species: iNaturalist