Yellow-edged Tussock Moth
Common NameYellow-edged Tussock Moth
Scientific NameOrgyia detrita
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgrey, orange, red
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, willow, birch, maple, rose
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy tussock caterpillars, often brightly colored with prominent hair tufts. They pupate in cocoons, and adult females are typically flightless, remaining near their cocoons to lay eggs.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of grey forewings with a bright yellow or orange costal margin and reddish-orange markings on the head and thorax. Males have distinctly feathery antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with greyish forewings, a prominent yellow or orange costal margin, and reddish markings on the head and thorax. Males have feathery antennae.
