Southern Pink-striped Oakworm Moth
Common NameSouthern Pink-striped Oakworm Moth
Scientific NameAnisota pellucida
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsorange, pink, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States (Maryland south to Florida, west to Mississippi)
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are spiny, feed gregariously on oak leaves, and pupate in the soil. Adults emerge in late spring to early summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall orange-brown coloration, the single white discal spot on each forewing, and the pinkish-purple outer margin on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized, fuzzy moth with a bright orange-brown body and forewings, featuring a prominent white discal spot on each forewing and a distinctive pinkish-purple stripe along the outer wing margins.
