Ailanthus Webworm Moth - Atteva aurea

Habitat: Meadow

comments (4)

William Bodine

Lion

The red bands with the black and white spots make this an eye catching insect.

If this was shot in the field, amazing! I would have loved to see a bit more of the moth and a little less flower. Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, William. It was shot in the field. It is a very beautiful species! Posted 3 years ago

Flavio

Lion

What an interesting species with that pattern on the wings, nicely done ;-) Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Flavio! Posted 3 years ago

The Ailanthus webworm

The ailanthus webworm is an ermine moth now found commonly in the United States. It was formerly known under the scientific name "Atteva punctella". This small, very colorful moth resembles a true bug or beetle when not in flight, but in flight it resembles a wasp.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young