Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1086016

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: June 23, 2016
Submitted by: ciberpine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed on a red oak (Quercus shumardii or one of its hybrids), 7" dbh. Tree had suffered sunscald in its early life, but was healing the wound well. In the lower crown only. Most of the caterpillars had dropped off, but a few remained in the tree. Moderate defoliation of a few limbs in the lower crown.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: November 13, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Denton County, Texas, United States