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A Tussock Moth caterpillar climbing one of the Crepe Myrtles in October—They come every year—

#caterpillar #tussockmoth #moth #insect #wonder
November 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM
lylesorrell.bsky.social
"Tussock Moth Caterpillar"
Taylor County, WV
📷: Nathaniel J. Sorrell
#Photography #PhotographyDaily #PicOfTheDay #PhotoOfTheDay #Caterpillar #Nature #NatureScape #Garden #GardenScape #WV #WestVirginia
#TussockMoth #Moth
September 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
callenh.bsky.social
Milkweed tussock moth caterpillar. #MilkweedTussockMothCaterpillar #MilkweedTussockMoth #EuchaetesEgle #TussockMoth #Moth #Caterpillar #Insect #Animal #Nature #Photography #MirrorLakeStatePark #Baraboo #Wisconsin
A milkweed tussock moth caterpillar balancing itself on small stem. The caterpillar is very colorful. Its lengthy hairs are orange, white, and black.
March 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
misterkwai.bsky.social
#tussockmoth
August 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
yjgonzo.bsky.social
Beautiful little caterpillar likely of the rusty tussock moth, just chilling on a leaf on my balcony. #balconylife #caterpillar #tussockmoth #witvlakvlinder #rups
August 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
callenh.bsky.social
Variable tussock moth caterpillar. #VariableTussockMothCaterpillar #VariableTussockMoth #DasychiraVagans #TussockMoth #Moith #Caterpillar #Insect #Nature #Photography #BondFalls #Paulding #Michigan
A variable tussock moth caterpillar on a wooden beam. It is mostly white with furry hairs sticking out in every direction.
July 27, 2026 at 12:13 PM
squeakychewtoy.bsky.social
"No touchies." These are milkweed tussock moth caterpillars. They look fuzzy but those hairs cause severe skin irritation. Didn't realize we had tussock moths in NY until yesterday!
#bug #bugsky #insect #tussockmoth #caterpillar #milkweed #plant #nativeplants
July 12, 2026 at 3:26 AM
callenh.bsky.social
White-marked tussock moth caterpillar. #White-MarkedTussockMothCaterpillar #OrgyiaLeucostigma #White-MarkedTussockMoth #TussockMoth #Moth #Caterpillar #Insect #Animal #Photography
A colorful caterpillar. The caterpillar is looking left. It has two long extensions that appear to be antennae forming a V at its front. These are actually sensors for detecting chemicals. Its head is barely visible and appears to be pinkish. The top of the body along the center is black with four round tufts of yellow hair. Its sides are also a light yellow. Below the tufts of yellow are several red dots along the center. There are many hairs of varying lengths protruding from all sides.
May 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
stephenbarten.bsky.social
Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillars skeletonizing a milkweed leaf.
This is the species in which the adult moth, when chased by a bat at night, emits an ultrasonic squeak that jams the bat's sonar.
Lake County, IL 7.27.25
#milkweedtussockmothcaterpillar #caterpillars #tussockmoth
July 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM
bioman55.bsky.social
Saw the first fur tussock moth caterpillar of the year yesterday. This one is on the bark of a Chinese elm tree, making for a cool color photo. #photography #photo #tussockmoth #caterpillar #moths #insect #nature #wildlife #lepidoptera #furtussockmoth #naturephotograph #chineseelm #chineseelmtree
A caterpillar with a bright red head, long bristles sticking out in front ,while its back sports four white tufts of bristles, and short bristles sticking out the sides of the body. It is on the bark of a Chinese elm tree, the bark a patchwork of smooth teal color and raised brown ridges and pimples.
March 19, 2026 at 2:09 PM
minnesotaseasons.bsky.social
Betty uploaded 2 photo of banded tussock moth 9/11/2026.
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banded tussock moth (Halysidota tessellaris)
September 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM
reallykay.bsky.social
🌱 No Monarch caterpillars, but several Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillars are feasting on the milkweed. Pretty showy in this stage.
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#milkweed #gardening
A Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar on a common milkweed leaf. Milkweed is its host plant. The caterpillar is furry and its abdomen has orange, black and cream stripes. The outside edges of its body are surrounded with tufts of black “hair” and there are 2 white tufts protruding from either side of its body.
August 15, 2026 at 7:44 PM
squeakychewtoy.bsky.social
My "No Touchies" have increased in size! I hope they go to pupa soon; they killed one of my milkweeds, and I'd love it if they don't kill this one too. 🙃
#bug #bugsky #insect #moth #caterpillar #tussockmoth
Tussock moth caterpillars devouring a milkweed leaf.
July 18, 2026 at 4:49 AM
gray-moss.bsky.social
White-marked tussock moth. I knocked this off one of my banana plants, no sign of damage. #moths #tussockmoth
March 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
ilikebugs.bsky.social
#botober day 22: Low Fuzzy Feats. These 'pillars totally shred!

#botober2024 #inktober #tussockmoth #woollybear #caterpillars #skateboarding #insectillustration #bugart
Two caterpillar characters skateboarding! The top Tussock moth caterpillar is flying off a leaf ramp, wearing a blue helmet and riding a blue skateboard. The bottom woolly bear caterpillar is wearing a red helmet, riding a red skateboard, and is about to go off a leaf ramp
October 23, 2024 at 1:39 AM
callenh.bsky.social
Definite tussock moth caterpillar. #DefiniteTussockMothCaterpillar #OrgyiaDefinita #TussockMoth #Moth #Caterpillar #Insect #Animal #Nature #Photography #MammothCaveNationalPark #MammothCave #Kentucky
A definite tussock moth caterpillar at Mammoth Cave. It is facing down. It appears to be on a rock or a wall. It is mostly a light yellow, with four darker yellow tufts on its back and a black line running down the center of its body. Fuzzy yellow hairs sick out from both sides of the moth. A pair of long brown hairs stick out from its yellow head. Similarly, a number of long brown hairs stretch out at the rear end, forming what looks like a tail.
September 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
entsocontario.bsky.social
🐛 Bold colors, wild hair, and a surprising defense! Meet the white-marked tussock moth 🌿✨

DM us your Ontario insect photos to be featured! 📸

#NatureFacts #TussockMoth #Insects #Wildlife #Entomology
September 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
minnesotaseasons.bsky.social
Lori Hasman uploaded 1 photo of white-marked tussock moth 6/23/2026.
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white-marked tussock moth (Orgyia leucostigma)
July 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
minnesotaseasons.bsky.social
Khodair uploaded 1 photo of white-marked tussock moth 6/10/2026.
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white-marked tussock moth (Orgyia leucostigma)
June 11, 2026 at 7:39 AM
hiraku536.bsky.social
Problem solved! Thanks to the 5 people rushing to get to me lol. I now know it's a moth baby #TussockMoth
April 13, 2026 at 4:51 AM
veinbug.bsky.social
A leaf sealed with silk.
Inside, a tussock moth caterpillar prepares for its quiet transformation.

Fun fact: Caterpillars from the family Lymantriinae spin silk shelters that can become early pupation sites, where they later form a cocoon and begin metamorphosis.

#Veinbug #TussockMoth #Pupation
A leaf sealed with silk. Inside, a tussock moth caterpillar prepares for its quiet transformation. Fun fact: Caterpillars from the family Lymantriinae spin silk shelters that can become early pupation sites, where they later form a cocoon and begin metamorphosis. #Veinbug #TussockMoth #Caterpillar #Pupation #LeafShelter
March 23, 2026 at 2:49 AM
veinbug.bsky.social
This caterpillar advertises before it transforms.

Fun fact: Those hair tufts can irritate predators and skin. Beauty here is a boundary, not decoration.

#Veinbug #Caterpillar #TussockMoth #MacroNature #HiddenLife
This caterpillar advertises before it transforms. Fun fact: Those hair tufts can irritate predators and skin. Beauty here is a boundary, not decoration. #Veinbug #Caterpillar #TussockMoth #MacroNature #HiddenLife
January 28, 2026 at 12:48 AM