Where’s Wildlife · Moth Field Guide
Atteva aurea
A tiny moth with a bold orange, white, and black pattern, often spotted visiting flowers.
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MOTH FIELD NOTES
The narrow forewings wrap tightly around the body at rest. White spots edged in black interrupt the orange background; slender antennae point forward. [1]
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Caterpillars feed together inside loose silk webs around host leaves. Several life stages may share a web. Native paradise trees are hosts in the far south; introduced tree-of-heaven supports populations farther north. [1]
This moth cannot survive freezing winters and recolonizes northern areas seasonally. Tree-of-heaven is invasive: its role as a host is not a reason to plant it. [1]
Explore reported Ailanthus Webworm sightings. Observation records show where people have documented this moth and are not a complete range map.
[1] Missouri Department of Conservation — Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Identification, host trees, flower visits, and seasonal movement.