The Flannels
What are they?
These rather small moths often feed communally as larvae and some are pest species on agricultural crops. Some are brightly-colored and fly during the day, when they can be seen feeding at flowers.
Identification
Tiny to small moths, some of which may require a hand lens to aid identification. Wings are tent-folded but also slightly rolled, giving a somewhat cigar-shaped appearance to some of the moths.
04644 Black-waved Flannel Lagoa crispata
Length: 13-20mm. Flight Time: May-October. Larval Food: Wide range of woody trees and shrubs.
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04647 Southern Flannel Megalopyge opercularis
Length: 12-18mm. Flight Time: May-October at least. Larval Food: Wide range of woody trees and shrubs.
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