Eastern Buckmoth Larva
Hemileuca maia (larva)
Eastern buckmoth caterpillars live on oaks in open woodland, barrens, and scrub habitats. They feed chiefly on oak leaves and may forage together while young. The dark caterpillar is covered in branched, venom-bearing spines that can cause a painful rash when touched.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Eastern Buckmoth Larva
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