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Rosy Maple Moth

Dryocampa rubicunda

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Description:

Family: Saturniidae, Subfamily: Ceratocampinae (Royal Silkmoths). TL: 26 mm. Wingspan up to 52 mm. A common very bright yellow and pink moth. Plush yellow thorax and abdomen. Hosts: Maple and oak. Adults do not feed.

Habitat:

Deciduous woods. Found at edge of woods to lawn on some leaves.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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