Wild Silkmoth
Common NameWild Silkmoth
Scientific NameAnisota stigma
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, hazelnut, birch, chestnut
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are spiny, dark brown or black, feeding on oak leaves. They pupate in the soil. Adults emerge in summer, do not feed, and live only to reproduce.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall brown coloration, robust furry body, and the characteristic dark subterminal band with a prominent white inner border on both forewings and hindwings. Males have broad, feathery antennae.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with a furry brown body and wings. The wings are a uniform tan to reddish-brown, marked by a distinctive dark brown band near the outer margin, highlighted by a prominent white line on its inner edge.
