About Anisota stigma Fabricius, 1775
Anisota stigma, commonly known as the spiny oakworm moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Saturniidae. The species was first formally described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775. It is distributed in North America, ranging from Massachusetts and southern Ontario south to Florida, and west to Minnesota, Kansas, and Texas. The wingspan of this moth measures approximately 45 millimetres, or 2 inches. Its larvae feed primarily on oak trees, though they have also been recorded feeding on hazel and basswood. Among all recognized Anisota species, Anisota stigma is the only one whose males are known to be attracted to light.
