Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda)
These stunningly colored bright yellow and pink moths are common. The caterpillar (called the Green-striped Mapleworm) feeds on various species of maple and oak trees.
Watauga Co., NC 7/1/12
This one is a bit worn.
Carroll Co., VA 7/1/2012.
Carroll Co., VA 7/6/07.
Carroll Co., VA 7/6/07.
Carroll Co., VA 7/6/07.
Carroll Co., VA 7/6/07.
Carroll Co., VA 7/6/07.
Photo of a dead Rosy Maple Moth, showing the underside pattern.
Carroll Co., VA 7/6/07.
Carroll Co., VA 7/24/05.
Carroll Co., VA 7/24/05.
Umstead State Park, Wake Co., NC 7/24/2013