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Orange with white mosaic design (Ailanthus Webworm Moth larva)

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Nantucket Island tourist
by: Anonymous

I found one of these guys on a tour of mi casa Nantucket. Snapped a quick picture & been wondering what it is since. Thanks for the info. They're pretty neat looking, and popular island visitors!!
Pittsburgh, PA
by: Anonymous

We found this same bug and used your website to figure out what it is. Thanks for having such an informative website. We have never seen a bug like this before.
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
by: Moni

Ronald
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 is invasive. The insect is native...but it has learned to like this invasive tree....a good thing!

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