Southern Flannel Moth
Megalopyge opercularis (J. E. Smith, 1797)
Family: Megalopygidae
Subfamily:
Identification: Wings and body cream; thorax and FW base orangish. Some blackish and white along basal 2/3 of FW costa, but no sharp wing pattern.
Wing Span: 2.4-3.6 cm
Life History: Larvae resemble small furry cats. They have stinging hairs hidden among tufts of dense, soft hairs. They feed externally on various trees and shrubs.
Flight: All months
Caterpillar Hosts: Almond, apple, hackberry, oaks, orange, pecan, persimmon, roses, and other trees and shrubs
Adult Food:
Habitat: Deciduous forests and adjacent areas
Range: Maryland, to Florida, west to Missouri and Texas. Strays to New York and Pennsylvania.
Conservation:
NCGR: G5
Management Needs: none
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 289 - 312 of 334 verified sightings
Observation date: Jun 01, 1991
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Brown, R.L.)
Region: Grenada County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jul 12, 1990
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Pollock, D.M.)
Region: Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: May 13, 1985
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Brown, R.L., Adamski, D.)
Region: Texas, San Patricio County, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Aug 14, 1996
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Pollock, D.M.)
Region: Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Aug 07, 1994
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Brown, R.L., Pollock, D.M.)
Region: Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jun 15, 1987
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Schiefer, T.L.)
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Aug 09, 2002
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Grisham, C.H.)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jul 24, 1989
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Schiefer, T.L.)
Region: George County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Aug 05, 1985
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Asquith, A.)
Region: Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jul 09, 1994
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Kergosien, R.)
Region: Lee County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jul 18, 1962
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (unknown)
Region: Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: May 15, 1974
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Brown, R.L.)
Region: Texas, San Patricio County, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jun 05, 1992
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Kergosien, R.)
Region: Amite County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jun 08, 1994
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Brown, R.L.)
Region: Holmes County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: May 28, 1990
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Pollock, D.M.)
Region: Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jul 07, 1984
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Brown, R.L., Brown, B.B.)
Region: Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jun 26, 1996
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Pollock, D.M.)
Region: Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jun 16, 2002
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Brown, R.L., Lee, S.)
Region: Emanuel County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jun 06, 1996
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Pollock, D.M.)
Region: Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: May 19, 1993
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Brown, R.L., Pollock, D.M.)
Region: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jun 12, 1987
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Schiefer, T.L.)
Region: Highlands County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: May 12, 1985
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Adamski, D., Farmer, B.)
Region: Texas, San Jacinto County, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: Jun 14, 1973
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Hepner, L.W.)
Region: Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: May 27, 1964
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Taylor, R.T.)
Region: Harrison County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (R.L. Brown)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
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