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Malacosoma americanum is a moth in the family Lasiocampidae, recorded in Ohio.
| Scientific name | Malacosoma americanum |
| Family | Lasiocampidae |
| Group | Tent Caterpillar & Lappet Moths |
| Wingspan | 0.9” – 1.7” |
Habitat. Nearly any treed area, especially where cherry trees occur.
Host plant. Many species of broadleaf trees, but members of the rose family such as apple, crabapple, hawthorn and especially black cherry are preferred.
Related pages
- Ohio Moths — every species page in this set, and why it is not all 3,000
- Ohio Butterflies — the better-known kin
Sources
- ODNR Division of Wildlife, Moths of Ohio field guide, Publication 5467 — the species account, family, wingspan, habitat, and host plant.
Verified 2026-08-15.