How to identify it?
Larva
Larva yellowish-green. Head capsule yellow. 3 pairs of yellow thoracic legs and 5 pairs of yellow prolegs. Body surface fully yellow setose.
Adult
A pair of plumose antennae. A pair of black compound eyes. Forewing patterned in shades of dark brown. When resting in nature, propedes extend forward.
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Arthropods Class
Bugs Order
Moths and butterflies Family
Tussock moths Genus
Orgyia Species
Definite tussock moth