29,214 observationsLeast Concern
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Saturniidae ›Genus: Dryocampa
About
Dryocampa rubicunda, the rosy maple moth, is a small North American moth in the family Saturniidae, also known as the great silk moths. It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793. The species is known for its wooly body and pink and yellow coloration, which varies from cream or white to bright pink or yellow. Males have bushier antennae than females, which allow them to sense female pheromones for mating.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rosy Maple Moth is Dryocampa rubicunda.
- Rosy Maple Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Rosy Maple Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Rosy Maple Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Rosy Maple Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Rosy Maple Moth belongs to the family Saturniidae.
- Rosy Maple Moth belongs to the genus Dryocampa.