Spiny Oakworm Moth (Anisota stigma), (Fabricius, 1775) - 7716.000000 - 890014
Identification: Females are larger than males. Upperside is reddish orange with scattered small black specks and faint postmedian lines on both wings. Forewing has a small white cell spot. Males are redder than females.
Wing Span: 1 9/16 - 2 3/4 inches (4 - 7 cm).
Life History: Eggs are laid in clusters of 5-20 and hatch in about 2 weeks. Young caterpillars feed together and when older they feed alone. Fully-grown caterpillars pupate and overwinter in underground chambers.
Flight: One brood; from June-July in the north, July-August in the south.
Caterpillar Hosts: Various oaks (Quercus species).
Adult Food: Adults do not feed.
Habitat: Deciduous woods.
Records
Record # | Date | Locale | State | Lat/Lon | Collected By | Count |
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130798 | 2015-07-13 | Grand River Grasslands / Kellerton Bird Conservation Area | Iowa | 40.657259 -94.110879 | Logan Crees | 1 |
15588 | 2013-07-06 | Ohio County, Kentucky | Kentucky | Location Protected | Jim Durbin | 1 |
15587 | 2010-05-01 | Ohio County, Kentucky | Kentucky | Location Protected | Jourdan Yeckering | 1 |
15586 | 2009-08-03 | Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Area | Iowa | 42.08398 -91.7651 | Jim Durbin | 1 |
15584 | 2009-06-12 | Leon's Farm, Ohio County | Kentucky | 37.42033 -86.77023 | Jim Durbin | 1 |
15585 | 2009-06-12 | Leon's Farm, Ohio County | Kentucky | 37.42033 -86.77023 | Jim Durbin | 1 |
584 | 2008-06-28 | Ohio County, Kentucky | Kentucky | Location Protected | Jim Durbin | 1 |
15582 | 2004-07-04 | Leon's Farm, Ohio County | Kentucky | 37.42033 -86.77023 | Jim Durbin | 1 |
15583 | 2004-07-04 | Leon's Farm, Ohio County | Kentucky | 37.42033 -86.77023 | Jim Durbin | 1 |
15581 | 2002-07-01 | Wanatee County Park | Iowa | 42.0094 -91.56623 | Jim Durbin | 1 |