Megalopyge opercularis (lat.) - Lepidoptera species from the megalopygid family.
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Distribution
This species is common in the southeastern and central parts of the United States , as well as in Mexico and the northern parts of Central America .
Description
The wingspan is 24–36 millimeters. The caterpillar reaches a length of up to 30 mm.
Ecology
They live in deciduous and mixed forests . Caterpillars feed on various broad-leaved trees, such as oak ( Quercus ), elm ( Ulmus ), citrus ( Citrus ) and others, as well as some garden plants, such as ivy ( Hedera ) and rose hips ( Rosa ).
Gallery
Cocoon
Caterpillar
Imago
Links
- Research on the Asp Caterpillar at Baylor College of Medicine
- Info page with photos
- Bugguide Species Megalopyge opercularis - Southern Flannel Moth - Hodges # 4647