Peigler's Oakworm Moth (Anisota peigleri)

At the edge of a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US. August 19, 2018.

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Christine Young

Lion

I agree - the spines are a bit shorter in A. senatoria...And, the stripes are a bit more vibrant in that species. But, as you said, it could be an intermediate. Have you gotten any feedback on it yet? Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  So far it looks like A. peigleri! Posted 7 years ago
2. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  James Adams (my former professor) confirmed! He says that A. peigleri is the only one of the those 3 in our area. Posted 7 years ago
3. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Yay!! Posted 7 years ago

The Peigler's Oakworm Moth

''Anisota peigleri'' is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It is found from south-eastern Kentucky, south-western Virginia, eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina south through western South Carolina and central Georgia into north-central Florida.

It is a recently described species and is similar to and was previously identified as ''Anisota senatoria'' .

The wingspan is 43–69 mm. Adults are on wing from mid July to late August in one generation. Adults are on wing.. more

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling