Oslar's Oakworm Moth
Common NameOslar's Oakworm Moth
Scientific NameAnisota oslari
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, white
HabitatOak woodlands, forests, chaparral
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and northern Mexico
Host Plantsoak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are spiny caterpillars that feed on oak leaves, pupating in the soil before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall reddish-brown coloration, fuzzy appearance, and the unique white spot on each forewing, particularly in its southwestern US and Mexican range.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth characterized by its uniform reddish-brown, fuzzy body and wings, each forewing bearing a single prominent white discal spot.
