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Randy Emmitt

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1616 Megalopyge opercularis
1616 Megalopyge opercularis
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Randy Emmitt

Megalopyge opercularis, Southern Flannel Moth

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  • Patrick Coin (Private Message)
    06/30/04 11:17 PM

    Randy, I'm not sure about this one. I think it mightnot be M. opercularis, but the very similar Black-waved Flannel Moth - Lagoa (Megalopyge) crispata. See http://www.bugguide.net/node/view/3321

    Southern Flannel Moth - Megalopyge opercularis, is very similar, but has straight fine white lines over dark areas, not wavy lines. See:
    http://www.bugguide.net/node/view/4476
    Ironically, it was your photo that set me looking for the Southern Flannel Moth--I had see the Black-waved Flannel before. Moths can be difficult.


  • G (Private Message)
    09/30/03 11:16 PM

    I was stung by the puss moth caterpillar yesterday. Does anyone know if the moth also stings?


  • Eduardo Marabuto (Private Message)
    02/13/03 8:32 AM

    No, I'm wrong!
    This is a Southern Flannel moth, Megalopyge opercularis.
    Family Megalopygidae.


    Eduardo
  • Eduardo Marabuto (Private Message)
    02/13/03 8:16 AM

    Hi, searching today I found this is probably from family Limacodidae. Could it be Tortricidia testacea? That's my guess...
    Best regards,

    Eduardo


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