Southern Pink-striped Oak Worm Moth

Description:

Family: Saturniidae Subfamily: Ceratocampinae Identification: Females are larger than males. Upperside of female is orange with pale purple at the margins of the wings. Scattered black specks are reduced or absent. Upperside of male is dark brown with some red on the hindwing and a large translucent white spot on the forewing. Both sexes have a small white cell spot on the forewing. Wing Span: 1 5/8 - 2 5/8 inches (4.2 - 6.6 cm).