1. A large moth (Zeuzera pyrina) native to Europe and also found in North America, having white wings with black spots and larvae that damage fruit and nut trees by boring into the wood. 2. A large tiger moth (Hypercompe scribonia) of North America, having white wings with small black...
(Hyphantria cunea), a moth of the Arctiidae family. The wings, whose spread is 20–35 mm, are snow white and often have dark spots. The larvae measure 25–35 mm; their tops are velvety brown with black wartlike projections and long bristles, and their sides have lemon yellow stripes and...
It’s thickly covered with very long yellow and orange hairs, with white spots outlined in black along the back. Contrary to its bright colours, it is not poisonous, but may cause skin irritation if handled excessively. Just prior to pupating, it has a habit of dropping out of trees, so...
The leopard moth has a white body with distinctive black spots that look like the coat of a leopard or a Dalmatian. It is smaller than the puss moth. Do not confuse this moth with the tree asp or southern flannel moth caterpillar found in the United States. This caterpillar is sometimes ...
The body of the army green moth is green with a black and tan belt across the center. The caterpillars are typically reddish brown and black with white dots all over their body. They can also be mint and lime green or blue. The larvae have large eye spots on their body that grow in...
The larvae were looper caterpillars, possessing 2 white bands on the black head. The body was brown to blackish, marked with black spots and red longitudinal streaks. The pupa was black-brown. The adult moth had rufous and fuscous forewings tinged with a black spot in the middle. The ...
The veins are marked with faint brown spots. There is a series of black spots on the subterminal line and often one or more spots on the antemedial, median, and postmedial lines. The discal spot has a group of 3 to 5 black spots. The hindwing of males are pale orange with a ...
Salt marsh moths have a distinctive appearance with white wings marked with black spots and stripes. The males have feathered antennae that are used to detect pheromones released by females. The males also stand out with their orange hindwings and underwings. Females, on the other hand, do not...
This moth species is commonly associated with cabbage trees. Anatomy and Appearance Some of the key features of the Cabbage Tree Emperor Moth include: Size: Adult moths have a wingspan of around 120-160mm. Color: They typically exhibit a mix of brown, white, and black shades. ...
Their wings can be various shades of brown, gray, black, or white, and may be patterned with spots, stripes, or other markings. Tussock moths, like this gypsy moth, aret small to medium-sized and are usually brown or gray. ©iStock.com/yod67 The adult tussock moths are usually ...