Types of moths in texas. Species can be found across the country in most residential areas and they can be a problem because their larvae develop within trees and garden plants. If everyone who uses this resource gives a small amount we could cover our ongoing costs develop new features and upgrade the system. See adult clearwing moths in the garden is a good indication of potential infestation. There are a total of 443 texas butterflies and moths found in the insect identification database.
It is one of the largest moths in north america. They will also feed on ripe fruit and other sources of sugary food. South texas butterfly pictures and profiles. We need your help.
Assam silkmoth antheraea assamensis makes muga silk a type of assam silk. These moths have a wingspan which is typically 114 mm but can extend to 178 mm as well. It belongs to the saturniidae family also known as saturniids. Split page species info on the left room for notes on the right.
Luna moth can be found in eastern texas central florida eastern north dakota and nova scotia west to saskatchewan. Types of wasps in texas. Return to results page for texas insects. These are the large texas moths most commonly submitted for identification.
Species info will be truncated to fit on the page. We depend on donations to keep butterflies and moths of north america online and freely available. Moth insects found in the state of texas. Cecropia moth hyalophora cecropia rare in southmost texasoccurs from rocky mountains to east coast.
Entries are listed below in alphabetical order. Click on an image and the identification is presented in the filename at the bottom of the photo. Polyphemus moth anthera polyphemus belongs to the saturniidae family of over 1000 species which includes many of the worlds largest and most spectacular mothsthis species is common in the usa. Banded woolly bear pyrrharctia isabella the caterpillar is celebrated in woollybear festivals beet armyworm spodoptera exigua a major.
You will be able to narrow down the results to better. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. Moths of dallasfort worth texas these moths have been documented on inaturalist or bugguide from the 12 counties that make up the dallasfort worth metroplex in texas. Moths of economic significance.