BruceC 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Hi, I just found this lovely creature sitting on the siding of my front door. The location is Spring Valley, NY. I've never seen anything like this around here before. Thanks, Bruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred H. 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 This is the Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva punctella ) It is a ermine moth , menber of the yponomeutidae family. As A catapillar they feed on ailantus and paridise trees , thus the name. New York is part of their normal range. Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceC 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 This is the Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva punctella ) It is a ermine moth , menber of the yponomeutidae family. As A catapillar they feed on ailantus and paridise trees , thus the name. New York is part of their normal range. Fred Thanks, Fred. Well you have the photos now... I see a new realistic in the making :>). Regards Bruce C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phg 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 Thank you for posting that. I've seen a few of those here in NC. I pulled up the Wikipedia entry for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ailanthus_webworm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites