About Parasa indetermina (Boisduval, 1832)
Parasa indetermina, commonly known as the stinging rose moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Limacodidae. This species is found in the United States, ranging from New York to Florida, and extending west to Missouri, Texas, and Oklahoma. The wingspan of adult stinging rose moths measures 23–30 mm. Adults are active and in flight from June to July. The larvae feed on the foliage of apple, dogwood, hickory, maple, oak, poplar, and rose bushes. Larvae also have numerous urticating hairs, a feature that gives the species its common name.
