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Dryocampa rubicunda
Family: Saturniidae, Subfamily: Ceratocampinae. (Royal Silkworm Moths) Male - feathery antennae. TL 26 mm. FW has bright pink basal area and broad pale yellow median band that reaches apex. ST area may be yellow or pink. Plus yellow thorax is dense with hair. Hosts: Maple and oak.
Woodlands, yards, gardens and meadow area wherever host trees are found. Came to light.
The 2nd most common moth I have seen this season.
Spotted on Jul 2, 2013
Submitted on Jul 22, 2013
4 Comments
You get more fabulous shots of this cutie everytime :) Loved it :)
Thanks so very much for all the likes. My moth is just hanging loose. LOL Thanks Maria!
Great shots again, Carol!
Lovely!! Love Moth Week!! I get to see gorgeous moths like yours. Thank you for sharing, Carol Snow Milne