Biology:Lochmaeus manteo

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Short description: Species of moth

Variable oakleaf caterpillar moth
Lochmaeus manteo.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Notodontidae
Genus: Lochmaeus
Species:
L. manteo
Binomial name
Lochmaeus manteo
Doubleday, 1841
Synonyms
  • Tadana cinerascens Walker, 1855
  • Lochmaeus subalbicans (Grote, 1864)

Lochmaeus manteo, the variable oakleaf caterpillar moth, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is found in eastern North America.

The wingspan is 37–50 mm. Adults are on wing from April to October.

The larvae feed on various deciduous trees, especially Quercus species. The larva can spray formic acid which is reported to cause blisters or severely irritate human skin.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q6665153 entry