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Orange insect w/ black and white markings (Ailanthus Webworm Moth)

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Ailanthus Webworm Moth
by: Moni

Colleen and MJW
Your insect is a moth...Ailanthus Webworm Moth.
They are found over most of eastern North America.
The adults feed on nectar of various flowers. The caterpillars are found in webs in Ailanthus (tree of heaven) and paradise trees. The caterpillars may also feed on other deciduous trees and shrubs.
The Ailanthus tree is not native and invasive, while the insect is native...so it has learned to like this invasive tree....a good thing!

Read more: http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/white-and-orange-ailanthus-webworm-moth-comments.html#ixzz0u5k0y8Vb
FOUND ONE
by: MJW

I found a dead one in my polebarn last night.in Highland Mi..was wondering what it was too
What is it?
by: Colleen Smith

I was hoping someone could identify this insect...forgot to add that in the original post :-) Thanks!

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