Friday, October 14, 2011

Black-and-yellow Lichen Moth (Lycomorpha pholus - #8087)



Range: Nova Scotia to North Carolina, west to South Dakota and Texas.

Life History: A day-flier, often seen on flowers such as goldenrod. May take several years to develop, especially in the north. Hairy cocoons are attached to rocks or tree trunks near the former food source.

Flight: July-September.

Caterpillar Hosts: Lichens.

Resource Links:
BugGuide
MPG
BAMONA

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3 comments:

Lisa at Greenbow said...

I have this fellow in my garden too. Such great halloween colors.

TexWisGirl said...

really beautiful! have never seen one here (yet!)

KaHolly said...

What a beauty!! How often, I wonder, is it overlooked?