Pecan Carpenterworm Moth
Common NamePecan Carpenterworm Moth
Scientific NameCossula magnifica
FamilyCossidae
SubfamilyCossulinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, orchards, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States
Host Plantspecan, hickory, oak, persimmon, willow, elm, sweetgum
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are wood-borers, tunneling into the trunks and branches of various hardwood trees for several years before pupating within their tunnels.
Identification TipsLook for its cryptic, mottled grey-brown forewings with irregular darker markings, stout body, and its presence in areas with pecan, hickory, or oak trees.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with mottled grey, white, and brown forewings, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. Its body is stout and hairy.
