Insects and Spiders - native

Pandora Moth (Coloradia pandora) on Jul 9, 2023

Originally reported as Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar)

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Noticed them about 5 days ago on my window screen next to my porch light about a dozen or so

Commentary

Thank you for your report! That is not Spongy moth, it's our native Pandora moth. Their caterpillars feed on pines.

Tom Valente
July 11, 2023, 3:49 a.m.

Location

On my house

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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