Moth - Tussock

: These voracious eaters can skeletonize leaves, sometimes stripping entire trees during outbreak years. Common hosts include Douglas-firs, oaks, and maples .

: They serve as a primary food source for birds, beetles, and wasps. Their droppings (frass) also return vital nitrogen to the soil. tussock moth

: Those fuzzy hairs aren't just for show; they are urticating hairs (barbed bristles) that can break off into the skin, causing a burning, itchy rash known as dermatitis. : These voracious eaters can skeletonize leaves, sometimes