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: Jul 25, 2014
Submitted by: gldearman
Region: Jefferson County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 18, 2014
Observation date: Aug 14, 2014
Submitted by: polson123
Region: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 14, 2014
Observation date: Aug 11, 2014
Submitted by: Bill OCain
Region: Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 13, 2014
Observation date: Jul 26, 2014
Submitted by: treichard
Region: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: Aug 02, 2014
Observation date: Jul 13, 2014
Submitted by: treichard
Region: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 24, 2014
Observation date: Jun 15, 2014
Submitted by: AllenRatz
Region: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 22, 2014
Observation date: Jul 16, 2014
Submitted by: NanaB
Region: Talladega County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 21, 2014
Observation date: Jun 02, 2014
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 21, 2014
Observation date: Jul 08, 2014
Submitted by: JenCowser
Region: Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 18, 2014
Observation date: Jul 16, 2014
Submitted by: wenchlori
Region: Greene County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 18, 2014
Observation date: Jul 13, 2014
Submitted by: ShawnLane
Region: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 18, 2014
Observation date: Jul 13, 2014
Submitted by: jesmorgan
Region: Worcester County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 18, 2014
Observation date: Jul 12, 2014
Submitted by: MaryAnn Friedman
Region: Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 15, 2014
Observation date: Jul 07, 2014
Submitted by: Stuart Marcus
Region: Texas, Liberty County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 07, 2014
Observation date: Aug 31, 2013
Submitted by: Doug Bruce
Region: Anderson County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: Feb 15, 2014
Observation date: Jul 02, 2013
Submitted by: erica32paulk
Region: Dale County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 13, 2014
Observation date: Sep 01, 2013
Submitted by: misskaj
Region: Cherokee County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 14, 2013
Observation date: Aug 28, 2013
Submitted by: lorispencer
Region: Logan County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: lorispencer
Verified date: Aug 29, 2013
Observation date: Jul 19, 2013
Submitted by: llarken
Region: Jackson County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Aug 29, 2013
Observation date: Jun 30, 2013
Submitted by: Joshua Spence
Region: Murray County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Aug 22, 2013
Observation date: Jul 22, 2013
Submitted by: laurie82
Region: Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: rickypatterson
Verified date: Aug 21, 2013
Observation date: Aug 15, 2013
Submitted by: lorispencer
Region: Logan County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: lorispencer
Verified date: Aug 15, 2013
Observation date: Jul 17, 2013
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 10, 2013
Observation date: Jul 22, 2013
Submitted by: nsharadi
Region: Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 26, 2013
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