Insects and Spiders - native

Pandora Moth (Coloradia pandora) on Jun 30, 2017

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Description of specimen

Moth about 1-1.5" long. Was told it was a gypsy moth.

Commentary

This is Pandora moth, the adults (not a feeding stage) are starting to emerge in central Oregon at the moment. See more on ODF factsheet: http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Documents/ForestBenefits/Pandora_2017.pdf

Christine Buhl
July 5, 2017, 3:56 a.m.