Buck Moth

Buck Moth (Hemileuca maia) • Wingspan is 50-75 mm (2-3 in), with females being larger than males. • Adults fly during sunny days from September to October in Eastern North America. • Habitat is scrub oak, live oak, blackjack oak, and dwarf chestnut oak. Adults do not feed. • Eggs overwinter and hatch in spring. • The spiny buck moth caterpillars can sting, causing itching, swelling, and redness.