Datana integerrima

(Datana integerrima)

Description

Datana integerrima, the walnut caterpillar moth, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is found in eastern North America, from Ontario, through most of the Eastern States west to Minnesota and south to northern Mexico. The wingspan is 35–50 mm. Adults are on wing from May to August. The larvae feed on hickory, pecan, Carya and Juglans species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Notodontidae
Genus:Datana
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe