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 121 - 144 of 334 verified sightings
Observation date: Jul 17, 2017
Submitted by: nlg1976
Region: Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 28, 2017
Observation date: Jul 12, 2017
Submitted by: hlunsford
Region: Leon County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 12, 2017
Observation date: Jul 04, 2017
Submitted by: iinv003
Region: Union County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 04, 2017
Observation date: Jun 21, 2017
Submitted by: Kandis
Region: Prince William County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 21, 2017
Observation date: Jun 19, 2017
Submitted by: naturegirl
Region: Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 19, 2017
Observation date: Jun 19, 2017
Submitted by: Barbara Thurlow
Region: Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 19, 2017
Observation date: Oct 15, 2016
Submitted by: Jklomu
Region: Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Dec 28, 2016
Observation date: Nov 04, 2016
Submitted by: topmarmot
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 06, 2016
Observation date: Oct 01, 2016
Submitted by: Rpwaterfield
Region: Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 02, 2016
Observation date: Sep 18, 2016
Submitted by: kasumm
Region: Wake County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 24, 2016
Observation date: Aug 27, 2016
Submitted by: Jean McLane
Region: Guadalupe County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 08, 2016
Observation date: Aug 20, 2016
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Alachua County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 29, 2016
Observation date: Jun 09, 2016
Submitted by: johnmiller
Region: Bradley County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: KyhlAustin
Verified date: Aug 22, 2016
Observation date: Jul 26, 2013
Submitted by: GCSnelling
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: Aug 18, 2016
Observation date: May 07, 2016
Submitted by: jeffmci9
Region: Texas, Travis County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 31, 2016
Observation date: Jul 21, 2014
Submitted by: Peter Homann
Region: Leon County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 28, 2016
Observation date: Apr 20, 2016
Submitted by: jjflossem
Region: Hernando County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 21, 2016
Observation date: Oct 21, 2015
Submitted by: mbsimmons
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 02, 2016
Observation date: Sep 01, 2008
Submitted by: Allen Belden
Region: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 04, 2015
Observation date: Oct 10, 2015
Submitted by: jjflossem
Region: Hernando County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 21, 2015
Observation date: Sep 03, 2015
Submitted by: Cheri Pierce
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 04, 2015
Observation date: Aug 24, 2015
Submitted by: whbauer
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 24, 2015
Observation date: Aug 07, 2015
Submitted by: whbauer
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 09, 2015
Observation date: May 09, 2015
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: Jeff Trahan
Verified date: Jun 26, 2015
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