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Rosy Maple Moth on a surface

Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda)

The Rosy Maple Moth is found from the mid-western to eastern United States and uses red maple (Acer rubrum) as a host. This moth has three broods from roughly April to September. The life of the adult moth is short and they do not eat.

Leaves and fruits of Red Maple (Acer rubrum)

The Red and Fierce Red Maple (Acer rubrum)

Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous tree found in eastern United States, west to Texas and is perhaps one of the most common trees due to fire suppression. The genus, Acer, is a host plant for many moths and the red maple is a host to two of them. The reddish flowers are one of the first flowers to come out in the spring. Red maple grows in a variety of habitats and can grow to 120 feet tall.

Honey Locust Moth on fabric.

Honey Locust Moth (Syssphinx bicolor), a Comprehensive Guide in 8 Sections

The Honey Locust Moth is found from the mid-western to eastern United States and generally anywhere there is honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) or Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus), which are its hosts. This moth has three broods from roughly April to September. The life of the adult moths is short and the adults do not eat.

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