Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390847

Orange-tipped oakworm moth
Anisota senatoria

Observation date: August 18, 2019
Submitted by: ALolasaurusRex
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I originally thought this was Anisota senatoria, but after learning about Anisota peiglerio and the size of their spines, I'm torn and need an expert opinion. Image captured while feeding on a S. red oak.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 16, 2024
Coordinator notes: According to David Wagner in Caterpillars of Eastern North America "Peigler's oakworm replaces the Orange-striped oakworm from extreme southern NC to northern FL"
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Wake County