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Did you know that there are other caterpillars besides the Monarch, that eat milkweeds? The Tussock Moth is a species of Tiger Moth that feeds on a variety of milkweed species as a caterpillar. Being brightly colored allows potential predators to learn that these orange and black caterpillars are toxic and will inevitably taste bad. These brightly colored caterpillars will “swarm” a milkweed and devour the leaves before leaving to form a silk cocoon to pupate into an adult moth. Help these milkw

The White-marked Tussock Moth (Orgyia leucostigma) is a striking North American species. 🟢 Caterpillars: easily recognized by their bright tufts of white and yellow hairs, with red spots along the back. 🟤 Adults: sexually dimorphic — males are brown, winged, and active fliers, while females remain wingless and stay near their cocoons. A reminder of the diversity and complexity within even the smallest corners of our ecosystems. 🌿🦋#Entomology #Insects #Moths #Wildlife #Biodiversity #LiveTheVi