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Dryocampa rubicunda is a moth in the family Saturniidae, recorded in Ohio.
| Scientific name | Dryocampa rubicunda |
| Family | Saturniidae |
| Group | Royal Silkworm Moths |
| Wingspan | 1.3” - 2.0” |
Habitat. All manner of forest and treed habitats, including suburban and urban areas
Host plant. Maples in particular, and may use all six native species; also oak.
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.