White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma (J E Smith, 1797)
Family: Erebidae
Subfamily: Lymantriinae
Identification: Similar to Orgyia definita. Females of these species can only be distinguished by identifying associated males. Wings usually grayer in male of this species median area usually paler. Blackish patch near apex smaller, with no light streaks below it. White spot accents lower st. line, as in male Orgyia definita.
Wing Span: 2.5-3.5 cm (male). Female lacks wings.
Life History: Sometimes a pest on Christmas tree plantations northward in its range.
Flight: June-November (2 broods usually June-August and August-November). One brood (August-October) in far northeastern range.
Caterpillar Hosts: Over 140 known hosts, including alder, apple, balsam fir, birches, and larch.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Throughout Eastern North America.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
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Verified Sightings
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Observation date: Jul 17, 2023
Submitted by: Craig M Lipski
Region: Livingston County, Michigan, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 24, 2023
Observation date: Jul 15, 2023
Submitted by: Ohio97
Region: Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: Ohio97
Verified date: Jul 16, 2023
Observation date: Jul 12, 2023
Submitted by: Steven Wilson
Region: Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 13, 2023
Observation date: Jul 08, 2023
Submitted by: LadyTiffani
Region: Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 08, 2023
Observation date: Jun 26, 2023
Submitted by: Erica9116
Region: Union County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 27, 2023
Observation date: Jun 23, 2023
Submitted by: JamieLynn
Region: Aiken County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 23, 2023
Observation date: May 17, 2023
Submitted by: WendyG
Region: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 18, 2023
Observation date: Apr 21, 2023
Submitted by: Dusty n Sue
Region: Columbia County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: May 13, 2023
Observation date: Apr 21, 2023
Submitted by: Ken Cheeks
Region: Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Apr 21, 2023
Observation date: Mar 13, 2023
Submitted by: oakwoodren
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 15, 2023
Observation date: Sep 11, 2019
Submitted by: greenesnake@yah...
Region: Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Mar 12, 2023
Observation date: Sep 13, 2020
Submitted by: pkondrashov
Region: Adair County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: Mar 01, 2023
Observation date: Sep 05, 2022
Submitted by: KABerry
Region: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 19, 2023
Observation date: Aug 30, 2022
Submitted by: KABerry
Region: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 16, 2023
Observation date: Jul 18, 2016
Submitted by: Mandles94
Region: United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 09, 2023
Observation date: Jul 10, 2022
Submitted by: alaimins
Region: DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Feb 07, 2023
Observation date: Jul 10, 2022
Submitted by: alaimins
Region: DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Feb 07, 2023
Observation date: Apr 23, 2015
Submitted by: pec1959
Region: United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 28, 2023
Observation date: Apr 14, 2020
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: McIntosh County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Jan 17, 2023
Observation date: Nov 03, 2022
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 10, 2022
Observation date: Nov 06, 2022
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 09, 2022
Observation date: Nov 06, 2022
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 09, 2022
Observation date: Oct 06, 2022
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Region: Charles County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 03, 2022
Observation date: Oct 27, 2022
Submitted by: Bicycler
Region: Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Oct 31, 2022
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