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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …