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03-AUG-2002
Orgyia leucostigma
Olympus C-2100UZ
1/30s f/2.8 at 7.0mm iso107
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John Foltz
04-Mar-2003 18:09
The correct scientific name for this caterpillar is Orgyia leucostigma. It is not Orgyia definita, which has a yellow rather than coral head capsule.
For information and pictures of the 3 Orgyia species in Florida, visit
http://eny3541.ifas.ufl.edu/tussock/orgyia.htm
