Designed by
Title
Side view of rusty tussock moth caterpillar #185905653
Description
Side view of rusty tussock moth caterpillar Orgyia antiqua isolated on a white background close up macro studio shotCaterpillar of the rusty tussock moth or vapourer moth close-up The larvae are easily recognised by their horn-like tufts of hair-like setae. There are 4 toothbrush-like tufts along the back, and hair pencils that project from the sides at the front and at the back. The body is black, and there are red tubercules along the sides and back. They have defensive glands at the back, and wipe their setae against them to charge them with toxins