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Ailanthus Webworm

Atteva aurea

Description:

The moth does not survive cold winters, but migrates north each year so it is commonly seen in summer throughout the continental US, and occasionally eastern Canada.

Habitat:

urban

Notes:

Spotted on Ailanthus growing unwanted beside my driveway. Right beside a few Ailanthus that the webworm caterpillars are feeding on. See my previous spotting.

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2 Comments

dandoucette
dandoucette 9 months ago

Thanks Isabella!

IsabellaFiers
IsabellaFiers 9 months ago

what a beautiful drawing & colors !!

Niagara Falls, ON, Ontario, Canada

Lat: 43.05, Long: -79.10

Spotted on Jul 25, 2012
Submitted on Aug 11, 2012

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