Carpenterworms
What are they?
Though taxonomically placed amongst the so-called 'micromoths, the carpenterworms and goat moths are actually quite large moths with particularly stout heads and bodies. Their larvae feed inside woody trees, on the heartwood of the plant and some subspecies can do damage to crop plants, especially pears and apples.
Identification
The stout and furry appearance coupled with the usually grayish wings with fine dark markings of most species make them easily identifiable from other moth groups.
02693 Common Carpenterworm Prionoxystus robiniae
Length: 22-42mm. Flight Time: June-August. Larval Food: Larva bores into the heartwood of a variety of hardwood trees and feeds for three or four years before pupating.
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02700 Leopard Moth Zeuzera pyrina
Length: 24-40mm. Flight Time: June-July. Larval Food: Larva bores into the heartwood of a variety of hardwood trees, especially apples, plums and related species (Rosaceae)
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