Honey Locust Moth
Common NameHoney Locust Moth
Scientific NameSphingicampa bicolor
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsorange, pink, black, red
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Ontario and New York south to Florida and west to Kansas and Texas
Host PlantsHoney Locust, Kentucky Coffeetree
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with small spines, feeding on the leaves of host trees. They pupate in a chamber constructed in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of orange-yellow, black-speckled forewings with two white spots, and the contrasting deep pink hindwings. The fuzzy body is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a fuzzy, light orange body. Its forewings are orange-yellow, heavily speckled with black, and feature two small white discal spots. The hindwings are a striking deep pink to reddish-purple.
