Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda (Fabricius, 1793)
Family: Saturniidae
Status: Rare resident
Range: The eastern United States barely reaching the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Larval Hostplant(s): Maple (Acer sp.) and Oak (Quercus sp.) trees.
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: One or two broods. Records from the UNL collection range from late May to early August.
Habitat: Deciduous woodlands
Avg. Wingspan: 1 1/4 – 2 Inches
Found at: Fontenelle Forest, Homestead National Monument, Indian Cave State Park, Kinter’s Ford Wildlife Management Area, Table Rock Wildlife Management Area.
Overwintering: As pupae underground.
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🔗Links: Moth Photographers Group, BugGuide.net
