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Adult Buck Moths
October 20, 2009
Adult buck moths may emerge and inadvertently become trapped indoors between October and November. This moth is known to occur in the 6 New England states and New York. Adults do not feed and will not cause damage. Adults trapped inside will die. The caterpillar is active in the spring and feeds on a variety of plants. The caterpillar is medically important because it has hairs, or spines with venom that can cause swelling, redness and pain.
For more detailed information about this seasonal pest go to:http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/moths/buck_moth.htm (information courtesy of the University of Florida)
