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Erebidae
930164 – 8312   Orgyia pseudotsugata (McDunnough, 1921)
             Douglas Fir Tussock Moth

© Marius V. Aurelian - , wingless
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  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy: Hemerocampa pseudotsugata McDunnough, 1921
Orgyia morosa Ferguson, 1978
Orgyia benigna Ferguson, 1978
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.
  • Ferguson, D. C., 1978. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 22.2: p. 70; pl. 8.49-57. order or free PDF
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 49.20m; p. 276. Book Review and ordering
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths
Orgyia pseudotsugata
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Orgyia pseudotsugata
© Marius Aurelian

Orgyia pseudotsugata
© Marius Aurelian

Orgyia pseudotsugata
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Orgyia pseudotsugata
© John G. Franclemont CUIC LG


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