Southern Flannel Moth
Megalopyge opercularis
The adult is a small, woolly moth found in warm woodlands, gardens, and urban areas where host plants grow. It is mainly nocturnal and flies to lights, while adults focus on mating and egg-laying rather than feeding heavily. Unlike the caterpillar, the moth lacks the dangerous venomous spines and depends mostly on flight and a soft, camouflaging coat. Females lay eggs on foliage that will support the next generation of larvae.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Southern Flannel Moth Caterpillar
- ?
- Southern Flannel Moth