Red-humped Caterpillar Moth

Schizuraconcinna

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Vincent, Alabama

Oldsmar, Florida

Glouster, Ohio

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richntampabay

Oldsmar, FL | October 2008 | Positive
This bug has been found in Oldsmar Florida (Tampa Bay Area) and have been eating the foliage on my Sweet Gum Trees.
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DiOhio

Corning, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2007 | Negative
Since the larvae to this moth is gregarious, a lot of damage can be done to one tree. A special note that they can injure apple trees.

Host plants include apple, blueberry, elms, hickories, maples, persimmon, poplars, walnut, willows, and many other trees and shrubs.
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