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.
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.
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I have this fellow in my garden too. Such great halloween colors.
ReplyDeletereally beautiful! have never seen one here (yet!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty!! How often, I wonder, is it overlooked?
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