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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Verified Sightings
Displaying 145 - 168 of 496 verified sightings
Observation date: Jul 16, 2013
Submitted by: Rossalleni
Region: McCreary County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 17, 2013
Observation date: Jun 29, 2013
Submitted by: Jonathan Williams
Region: Overton County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Don Tangren
Verified date: Jul 17, 2013
Observation date: Jul 17, 2013
Submitted by: jratkins79
Region: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 17, 2013
Observation date: Jul 12, 2013
Submitted by: meinhardmk
Region: Cumberland County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 14, 2013
Observation date: Sep 04, 2012
Submitted by: mothsloth4
Region: Okeechobee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: Alan Harvey
Verified date: Jul 09, 2013
Observation date: Jun 29, 2013
Submitted by: sierralittle
Region: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 29, 2013
Observation date: Aug 17, 2012
Submitted by: erica32paulk
Region: Dale County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 02, 2013
Observation date: Jul 06, 2012
Submitted by: Ken Childs
Region: Chester County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: Feb 17, 2013
Observation date: Jun 30, 2012
Submitted by: Ken Childs
Region: Chester County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: Feb 17, 2013
Observation date: Jul 04, 2010
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Paul Dennehy)
Region: Boone County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 20, 2013
Observation date: Jul 21, 1971
Submitted by: curtis.lehman
Region: Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 21, 2012
Observation date: Jun 23, 2012
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 28, 2012
Observation date: Jul 07, 2012
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 17, 2012
Observation date: Jul 18, 2012
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: rickypatterson
Verified date: Aug 12, 2012
Observation date: Jul 23, 2012
Submitted by: pottsdls
Region: Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: rickypatterson
Verified date: Aug 12, 2012
Observation date: Jul 17, 2012
Submitted by: marathonmom36
Region: Mississippi, United States
Verified by: rickypatterson
Verified date: Aug 12, 2012
Observation date: Jun 24, 2012
Submitted by: stancha
Region: Georgia, Union County, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Jul 27, 2012
Observation date: Jul 08, 2012
Submitted by: Bob Kipfer
Region: Christian County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: Jul 21, 2012
Observation date: Jun 02, 2012
Submitted by: Mikelchap
Region: Glynn County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Jul 10, 2012
Observation date: Jun 13, 2009
Submitted by: MaryAnn Friedman
Region: Jackson County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 05, 2012
Observation date: Aug 15, 2010
Submitted by: JasonPike1980
Region: Texas, Rusk County, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Sep 23, 2011
Observation date: Aug 03, 2011
Submitted by: Terry W. Johnson
Region: Monroe County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Aug 26, 2011
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: paulopler (Paul Opler)
Region: United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Aug 11, 2011
Observation date: Jul 26, 2011
Submitted by: Mark S
Region: Livingston County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 27, 2011
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