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.
Comments: NULL
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Observation date: Aug 13, 2018
Submitted by: sari
Region: Texas, San Augustine County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 26, 2018
Observation date: Aug 13, 2018
Submitted by: sari
Region: Texas, San Augustine County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 26, 2018
Observation date: Aug 13, 2018
Submitted by: sari
Region: Texas, San Augustine County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 26, 2018
Observation date: Aug 13, 2018
Submitted by: sari
Region: Texas, San Augustine County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 26, 2018
Observation date: Jul 24, 2018
Submitted by: ericoverthere
Region: Harnett County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 27, 2018
Observation date: Jul 20, 2018
Submitted by: jmeeker63
Region: Onslow County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 21, 2018
Observation date: Jul 14, 2018
Submitted by: RozieCat
Region: Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 15, 2018
Observation date: Jul 07, 2018
Submitted by: nsnider1974
Region: Hardy County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 08, 2018
Observation date: Jun 20, 2018
Submitted by: Bogey
Region: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 22, 2018
Observation date: Jun 25, 2016
Submitted by: Tommie Rogers
Region: Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: Mar 07, 2018
Observation date: Jun 26, 2017
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wolfe
Region: Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: Sep 27, 2017
Observation date: Sep 16, 2017
Submitted by: BrandonH
Region: Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 16, 2017
Observation date: Jul 08, 2017
Submitted by: sedges
Region: Georgia, Stephens County, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Sep 06, 2017
Observation date: Aug 25, 2017
Submitted by: Exo514
Region: Accomack County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 27, 2017
Observation date: Aug 17, 2017
Submitted by: ladysaltfire
Region: Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 24, 2017
Observation date: Jul 18, 2017
Submitted by: lilkriskattn
Region: Sequatchie County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: Jul 28, 2017
Observation date: Jul 22, 2017
Submitted by: Boslde
Region: Carroll County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 23, 2017
Observation date: Jul 20, 2017
Submitted by: Steven Wilson
Region: Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 20, 2017
Observation date: Jul 02, 2017
Submitted by: treichard
Region: Allegany County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 16, 2017
Observation date: Jul 07, 2017
Submitted by: Stott Noble
Region: Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 08, 2017
Observation date: Jun 20, 2017
Submitted by: Haggardmeh@gmail.com
Region: Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: Jul 02, 2017
Observation date: Jun 25, 2017
Submitted by: James Fox
Region: Bath County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 26, 2017
Observation date: Aug 26, 2016
Submitted by: paulselden
Region: Douglas County, Kansas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 24, 2017
Observation date: Jul 15, 2007
Submitted by: ugugusgili
Region: Jackson County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Dec 24, 2016
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