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Black-waved flannel moth

Megalopyge crispata

Description:

Megalopyge crispata, the black-waved flannel moth, crinkled flannel moth or white flannel moth, is a moth of the Megalopygidae family. It is found along the east coast of the United States, and as far inland as Oklahoma. This wingspan is 25–40 mm. Adults are on wing from May to October.

Habitat:

Found three of them on my storm door (under my porch light)

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SarahWhitt
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SarahWhitt

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Jun 9, 2019
Submitted on Jun 11, 2019

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