Insects and Spiders - native

Pandora Moth (Coloradia pandora) on Jul 25, 2019

Originally reported as Insect or Spider (unknown species) (various)

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Gypsy Moth. Deceased

Commentary

Dear Mindy, thank you for contacting us re your catch. Luckily, this is not a Gypsy moth, but rather a native Pandora moth. This year, is a big year for this native species. The caterpillars of the Pandora moth feed on the first year growth of our Douglas firs. Thank you, Helmuth Rogg

Helmuth Rogg
July 26, 2019, 1:23 a.m.