#rusty tussock

[onenicebugperday]

What do you know about wingless moths?? I saw a photo of one once and it was just the cutest fuzzy nugget! But this was ages ago and I don't remember if the caption said anything explaining it

Wingless moths are generally the females of certain species. They don’t need wings because the males come to them. All they have to do is lay eggs! The Orgyia genus of tussock moths is a great example. Here’s a female rusty tussock, Orgyia antiqua:

Photos by awenninger

I would literally die for her

[amysanimaladvice]

Orgyia antiqua - Rusty Tussock Moth caterpillar

[giantleopardmoth]

My poor, disabled, overexposed baby having some Caterpillar Care. He’s so thin… he must’ve been so hungry - he’s really sucking up the mush! He may have a decent chance at survival if he keeps this up. All he needs is a little TLC. Isn’t that true for us all?

Orgyia antiqua larva with mutations.