Moths and Butterflies of Massachusetts

Lappet Moths

The Lasiocampidae are a family of moths also known as eggars, snout moths (although this also refers to the Pyralidae), or lappet moths. Over 2,000 species occur worldwide, and probably not all have been named or studied.

Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth

The forest tent caterpillar moth (Malacosoma disstria) is a North American moth found throughout the United States and Canada, especially in the eastern regions.

Large Tolype Moth

Tolype velleda, the large tolype moth or velleda lappet moth, is a species of moth of the Lasiocampidae family. It is found from Nova Scotia to central Florida, west to Texas and north to Ontario.

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