Black-waved flannel moth

Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas

Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas

For black-waved flannel moth, the trap food could include leaves from the host plants that the caterpillars feed on.

The eggs of black-waved flannel moth are typically found on the underside of leaves of host plants. As it progresses to the larval stage, black-waved flannel moth caterpillars can be discovered on the leaves or bark of trees, often in regions with dense foliage where they can feed and are somewhat protected from predators. Searching for these hairy caterpillars might require careful examination of leaves for feeding signs. The pupae are often harder to find, as they cocoon in secluded places such as crevices or under loose bark. To find black-waved flannel moth in its adult moth stage, the search should be concentrated near the habitat of the caterpillars often around areas with ample nectar sources such as flowering plants during nighttime as they are nocturnal.

The best time to find black-waved flannel moth would be during their active periods, typically the daytime for adults when they are most likely to be feeding or mating, and various times for caterpillars depending on the species.

Warm and dry conditions are generally most suitable for finding black-waved flannel moth, as extreme temperatures and heavy rain can affect their activity and availability.