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 73 - 96 of 334 verified sightings
Observation date: Mar 01, 2019
Submitted by: hullyjr
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 28, 2019
Observation date: Aug 24, 2017
Submitted by: KateTweedy
Region: Glynn County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Feb 06, 2019
Observation date: Jan 24, 2019
Submitted by: lkennedywilson
Region: St. Johns County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 04, 2019
Observation date: Jul 02, 2018
Submitted by: Rose A. Payne
Region: Bibb County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Jan 30, 2019
Observation date: Dec 10, 2018
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wolfe
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 20, 2019
Observation date: Dec 01, 2018
Submitted by: LiaStar
Region: Texas, Montgomery County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Dec 02, 2018
Observation date: Nov 28, 2018
Submitted by: Madisonpalisi
Region: Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 28, 2018
Observation date: Nov 05, 2018
Submitted by: treichard
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 27, 2018
Observation date: Sep 29, 2018
Submitted by: ruffcountry
Region: Texas, Parker County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 19, 2018
Observation date: Oct 04, 2018
Submitted by: edenkestral
Region: Texas, Tarrant County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 14, 2018
Observation date: Oct 02, 2018
Submitted by: Elmota
Region: Texas, Tarrant County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 14, 2018
Observation date: Sep 05, 2018
Submitted by: Dean Breaux
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 13, 2018
Observation date: Sep 05, 2018
Submitted by: Dean Breaux
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 13, 2018
Observation date: Sep 09, 2018
Submitted by: Dean Breaux
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 10, 2018
Observation date: Sep 09, 2018
Submitted by: Dean Breaux
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 10, 2018
Observation date: Nov 04, 2016
Submitted by: randimal
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 28, 2018
Observation date: Jul 21, 2018
Submitted by: Cheri Pierce
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 25, 2018
Observation date: Aug 20, 2018
Submitted by: dukemorrill
Region: Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 22, 2018
Observation date: Jun 23, 2018
Submitted by: elopm
Region: Johnson County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Aug 17, 2018
Observation date: Oct 20, 2016
Submitted by: hydapse
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 13, 2018
Observation date: Jun 24, 2018
Submitted by: Daniel Taylor
Region: Worcester County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 09, 2018
Observation date: Jul 05, 2018
Submitted by: kimmyjo9674
Region: Prince William County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 06, 2018
Observation date: Jul 01, 2018
Submitted by: Englishman
Region: Hernando County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 03, 2018
Observation date: May 26, 2018
Submitted by: jjflossem
Region: Hernando County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 22, 2018
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