Insects and Spiders - native

Pandora Moth (Coloradia pandora) on Jul 11, 2021

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

About an inch and a half body-2” wing span.

Commentary

I just came across your post. This looks to be pandora moth. Central Oregon had quite an outbreak this year. It is a native species, not usually considered a pest except in stressed pines. Learn more here: https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Documents/ForestBenefits/Pandora_2017.pdf

Wyatt Williams
Aug. 5, 2021, 2:41 p.m.