Rosy maple moths

Bill Hubick Photography - Wildlife photography with a special emphasis on Maryland Birds - Rosy Maple Moth(Dryocampa rubicunda)

A Twitter photo of a rosy maple moth has gone viral—but what are these colorful insects? You can find them along the east coast with varying color.

A good shower can keep you from mosquitos since they’re attracted to smelly feet, but you will never be able to turn your back on these adorable creatures. There are 10 quintillion (10,000,000,000,000,000,000) insects on Earth at all times and the critters on this list can fight to be named the “Cutest Bug Ever”.

They are found in much of Britain, although their numbers have been declining in recent years is one of the most recognisable due to its striking colouration and markings. The wingspan of an adult rosy maple moth can range from 2-3 cm, with the upper wings being yellow and pink in colour. The underside of the wings are white or light grey, with small black spots along their edge’s 🥰

Rosy Maple Moth on red oak helicopters Available sizes: 12" x 18" print See Pricing page for details. Please contact me for custom sizes and print options including canvas wraps, metal prints, assorted paper options, etc. I enjoy working with buyers to help them with all their home and commercial wall art needs.

The Rosy Maple Moth is a species of small moths from North America, but is often called the ‘great silk moths’. Known for their charming and vibrant looks, the caterpillars of these pink-and-yellow creatures also have a distinct identity with the individual name ‘greenstriped mapleworm’. The moths are also a popular choice in the pet […]