Ailanthus Webworm Moth

Attevaaurea

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Sterrett, Alabama

Trussville, Alabama

Barling, Arkansas

Deer, Arkansas

Marion, Arkansas

Molino, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

La Grange Park, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois

Rock Falls, Illinois

Westchester, Illinois

Logansport, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana

West Lafayette, Indiana

Benton, Kentucky(2 reports)

Salvisa, Kentucky

Annapolis, Maryland

Chestertown, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan

Garden City, Michigan

Grenada, Mississippi

Gibbstown, New Jersey

New Milford, New Jersey

Niagara Falls, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Thomasville, North Carolina

Bowling Green, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Newark, Ohio

Oak Harbor, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Clarksville, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Crozet, Virginia

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:
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darmoyer

Kutztown, PA | September 2017 | Neutral
I saw this Webworn on August 26, 2017 at Eastern Neck Wild Life Refuge, Eastern Shore, Maryland.
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themikesmom

Concord, NC | January 2013 | Positive
We have always wondered what these neat looking bugs were called! they almost look like their shiney and rainbow color from far back but on closer inspection they are the color of a firefly, except they are longer and skinnier looking, and a bit smaller in overall size.
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mslehv

Columbus, OH (Zone 5b) | October 2009 | Neutral
I believe these are also known as Ermine Moths.
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Magpye

NW Qtr, AR (Zone 6a) | July 2007 | Neutral
The Ailanthus Webworm Moths are usually considered only minor pests - when in their larval form (caterpillar) .. especially in plant nurseries.

It's reported that they rarely do any serious damage.

Many times, folks have a tendency to forget that these guys are also valuable pollinators while in their moth form!
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