Attributes of Anisota stigma
Spiny oakworm moth
Anisota stigma (Fabricius, 1775)
Family: Saturniidae
Subfamily: Ceratocampinae
Identification: Females are larger than males. Upperside is reddish orange with scattered small black specks and faint postmedian lines on both wings. Forewing has a small white cell spot. Males are redder than females. Texas individuals of both sexes are browner.
Wing Span: 1 9/16 - 2 3/4 inches (4 - 7 cm).
Life History: Eggs are laid in clusters of 5-20 and hatch in about 2 weeks. Young caterpillars feed together and when older they feed alone. Fully-grown caterpillars pupate and overwinter in underground chambers.
Flight: One brood; from June-July in the north, July-August in the south, and August-September in Texas.
Caterpillar Hosts: Various oaks (Quercus species).
Adult Food: Adults do not feed.
Habitat: Deciduous woods.
Range: Southeastern Canada; southern New England west to Minnesota, south to central Florida, the Gulf Coast, and central Texas.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Taxonomy Notes:
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The map below displays all verified sighting records in the BAMONA database for this species. Each record is indicated with a yellow dot. The orange dots on the map provide access to information about the 400 most recently verified sightings of this species. In some instances, there are several records at the same location. Use the table view to access these records.
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The fifty most recently verified sightings are below. See more recently verified sightings of all species.
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August 17, 2012 | erica32paulk | Dale County, Alabama, United States | May 02, 2013 | Details |
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June 30, 2012 | Ken Childs | Chester County, Tennessee, United States | February 17, 2013 | Details |
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July 06, 2012 | Ken Childs | Chester County, Tennessee, United States | February 17, 2013 | Details |
| July 04, 2010 | curtis.lehman (Paul Dennehy) | Boone County, West Virginia, United States | January 20, 2013 | Details | |
| July 21, 1971 | curtis.lehman | Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States | October 21, 2012 | Details | |
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June 23, 2012 | rdhealy1951 | Hardin County, Kentucky, United States | August 28, 2012 | Details |
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July 07, 2012 | rdhealy1951 | Hardin County, Kentucky, United States | August 17, 2012 | Details |
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July 17, 2012 | marathonmom36 | Mississippi, United States | August 12, 2012 | Details |
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July 18, 2012 | Jeff Trahan | Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States | August 12, 2012 | Details |
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July 23, 2012 | pottsdls | Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States | August 12, 2012 | Details |
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June 24, 2012 | stancha | Georgia, Union County, United States | July 27, 2012 | Details |
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July 08, 2012 | Bob Kipfer | Christian County, Missouri, United States | July 21, 2012 | Details |
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June 02, 2012 | mikechapman | Glynn County, Georgia, United States | July 10, 2012 | Details |
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June 13, 2009 | MaryAnn Friedman | Jackson County, Florida, United States | January 05, 2012 | Details |
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August 15, 2010 | JasonPike1980 | Texas, Rusk County, United States | September 23, 2011 | Details |
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August 03, 2011 | Terry W. Johnson | Monroe County, Georgia, United States | August 26, 2011 | Details |
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July 26, 2011 | Mark S | Livingston County, Kentucky, United States | July 27, 2011 | Details |
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June 24, 2011 | rdhealy1951 | Hardin County, Kentucky, United States | July 24, 2011 | Details |
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July 20, 2011 | Festus | Moore County, North Carolina, United States | July 20, 2011 | Details |
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July 03, 2011 | kent | Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States | July 12, 2011 | Details |
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July 05, 2010 | mskayak | Dukes (Martha's Vineyard) County, Massachusetts, United States | June 21, 2011 | Details |
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July 29, 2010 | LauraKLynn | Oswego County, New York, United States | March 22, 2011 | Details |
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July 08, 2008 | Ceropegia | Etowah County, Alabama, United States | March 12, 2011 | Details |
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August 21, 2010 | rogerdowner (Michael Overly) | Randolph County, North Carolina, United States | March 01, 2011 | Details |
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July 05, 2007 | rdhealy1951 | Hart County, Kentucky, United States | February 22, 2011 | Details |
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July 06, 2010 | rdhealy1951 | Hardin County, Kentucky, United States | February 22, 2011 | Details |
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June 12, 2007 | rdhealy1951 | Hart County, Kentucky, United States | February 22, 2011 | Details |
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July 01, 2009 | Tony DeSantis | Camden County, North Carolina, United States | January 31, 2011 | Details |
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July 04, 2008 | HHowell | Grainger County, Tennessee, United States | January 30, 2011 | Details |
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July 03, 2003 | drkilmer | Frederick County, Maryland, United States | January 23, 2011 | Details |
| May 21, 2006 | legacy.reporter (Kathleen Harris) | West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States | December 31, 2010 | Details | |
| May 21, 2006 | legacy.reporter (Kathleen Harris) | West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States | December 31, 2010 | Details | |
| July 16, 2009 | legacy.reporter (Allen Trently) | Chester County, Tennessee, United States | December 31, 2010 | Details | |
| July 17, 2010 | legacy.reporter (Patrick Dugan) | Newton County, Missouri, United States | December 31, 2010 | Details | |
| July 17, 2010 | legacy.reporter (Patrick Dugan) | Newton County, Missouri, United States | September 21, 2010 | Details | |
| June 20, 2009 | legacy.reporter (DJ Stanley) | Van Buren County, Tennessee, United States | October 19, 2009 | Details | |
| June 20, 2009 | legacy.reporter (DJ Stanley) | Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States | October 16, 2009 | Details | |
| July 07, 2009 | legacy.reporter (David Foltz) | Clay County, West Virginia, United States | August 17, 2009 | Details | |
| May 30, 2009 | legacy.reporter (Kathy Kirkpatrick) | Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States | July 07, 2009 | Details | |
| August 26, 2007 | Howell Curtis (Howell C. Curtis) | Harrison County, Indiana, United States | April 09, 2009 | Details | |
| August 26, 2007 | Howell Curtis (Howell Curtis) | Harrison County, Indiana, United States | March 23, 2009 | Details | |
| July 05, 2008 | legacy.reporter (Cynthia Tenney) | Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| July 29, 1983 | legacy.reporter | Jefferson County, Missouri, United States | March 05, 2009 | Details | |
| August 06, 1983 | legacy.reporter | Carter County, Missouri, United States | March 05, 2009 | Details | |
| July 13, 1986 | legacy.reporter | Wayne County, Missouri, United States | March 05, 2009 | Details | |
| July 29, 1987 | legacy.reporter | Ripley County, Missouri, United States | March 05, 2009 | Details | |
| July 02, 1991 | legacy.reporter | Texas County, Missouri, United States | March 05, 2009 | Details | |
| July 20, 1991 | legacy.reporter | Barry County, Missouri, United States | March 05, 2009 | Details | |
| May 24, 1994 | legacy.reporter (park staff, et. al.) | Lincoln County, Missouri, United States | March 05, 2009 | Details | |
| July 28, 1994 | legacy.reporter | Ste Genevieve County, Missouri, United States | March 05, 2009 | Details |
