Insects and Spiders - native

Pandora Moth (Coloradia pandora) on Jul 8, 2021

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Looks like a tiny bat baby

Commentary

This is pandora moth. It is not invasive. It is a native insect, that can sometimes be a pest, especially to pines that are already drought-stressed. Learn more here: https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Documents/ForestBenefits/Pandora_2017.pdf

Wyatt Williams
Aug. 5, 2021, 2:29 p.m.