Pine-devil Moth
Common NamePine-devil Moth
Scientific NameColoradia prattii
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyHemileucinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, reddish-pink
HabitatConiferous forests, pine woodlands
Geographic RangeWestern North America (e.g., Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, California, Oregon, Washington)
Host PlantsPonderosa Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Jeffrey Pine
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are spiny, often black with yellow or white markings, feeding gregariously on pine needles. They overwinter as pupae in the soil, with adults emerging in late summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark forewings with a prominent black discal spot and the contrasting reddish-pink hindwings with dark venation. Distinguish from similar *Coloradia* species by specific coloration and geographical range.
Description
A large, robust moth with dark brown to blackish forewings featuring a distinct black discal spot and a row of faint subterminal spots. The hindwings are a vibrant reddish-pink with prominent dark veins and a dark outer margin.
