Orgyia is a genus of tussock moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was described by Ochsenheimer in 1810. The species are cosmopolitan, except for the Neotropical realm. [1][2][3] The male flies during the day. Its palpi are short, porrect …

Teach children how to identify and avoid handling cocoons and caterpillars. These caterpillars have urticating (irritating) hairs. Welts may appear on the skin within minutes, but subside the next day; however itching can last for several days depending upon the sensitivity of the individual.

Orgyia leucostigma, the white-marked tussock moth, is a moth in the family Erebidae. The species was first described by James Edward Smith in 1797. The caterpillar is very common especially in late summer in eastern North America, extending as far west as Texas, California, and Alberta. [1]

Orygia spp.). The hairs of tussock moth caterpillars are associated with venom glands and can cause skin irritation, especially in children and sensitive individuals or with rough handling. The wandering habits and irritating hairs of mature tussock moth caterpillars in search of pupation sites can pose a nuisance to homeowners.

Orgyia leucostigma, the white-marked tussock moth, is a moth in the family Erebidae. The species was first described by James Edward Smith in 1797. The caterpillar is very common especially in late summer in eastern North America, extending as far west as Texas, California, and Alberta.

Whitemarked tussock moth, Orgyia (=Hemerocampa) leucostigma (J. E.Smith) (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae), caterpillar. Photo by Drees.

Orgyia pseudotsugata, the Douglas-fir tussock moth, is a moth of the subfamily Lymantriinae first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1921. It is found in western North America. Its population periodically irrupts in cyclical outbreaks.

2023年9月5日 · Orgyia leucostigma J. E. Smith 1797. Synonyms: leuco=white and stigma= mark or spot (Greek). Presumably refers to the white spots on the male forewings. Adult: Adult females, which are pale grey, are wingless and therefore flightless. Males are medium brown moths with a distinctive darker pattern and a single white spot on each forewing.

Tussock moth caterpillar infestations are an annual spring event in Louisiana along with buck moth (Hemileuca maia) and tent caterpillars (Orygia spp.). The hairs of tussock moth caterpillars are associated with venom glands and can cause skin irritation, especially in children and sensitive individuals or with rough handling.

2021年2月21日 · From Greek orgyia (οργυια, from ορεγειν stretch out) meaning "the length of the outstretched arms", a fathom (1) (2), referring to the insect's habit of extending the forelegs. (3) Another name used for the adult moths is "vaporers" or …