Yellow-striped Oakworm Moth
Common NameYellow-striped Oakworm Moth
Scientific NameAnisota peigleri
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilyCeratocampinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, orange-brown, black, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, oak woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on oak leaves. Larvae are yellow-striped and feed gregariously on oak foliage, pupating in the soil to overwinter before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown color, black speckling, and a distinct white discal spot on the forewings, along with its association with oak trees.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a fuzzy, orange-brown body and reddish-brown forewings heavily speckled with black, each bearing a prominent white discal spot. The hindwings are a plainer orange-brown.
