Dallas County Lepidopterists' Society
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Southern Flannel Moth (Megalopyge opercularis)
| Caterpillar Hostplants | According to Covell, a wide range of plants including oaks, hackberry, pecan, persimmon, roses and many others. |
| Area
Sighting Locations | Throughout our area. |
| Seasonal Flight Data | |
| General Notes | The larva is what is commonly called an "asp" and can deliver a painful sting. |
Additional Photographs
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LARVA |
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