Other Common Names
common name should probably be changed to Dogwood Thyatirin Moth, considering the recent demotion of Thyatiridae to the subfamily Thyatirinae
Explanation of Names
Pudens is Latin for ashamed, bashful, or modest. Reason for this word being applied to this moth is unclear.
Numbers
One of three Nearctic species in the genus.
Identification
two color forms - "normal" and "pennsylvanicus"; see links to photos in Internet References section below
Range
most of US and southern Canada
Habitat
wooded areas on or near host plant (Flowering Dogwood)
Season
adults fly from March to May
larvae in May and June
Food
larvae feed on leaves of Flowering Dogwood, and occasionally oaks and other plants
Internet References
live adult images (Lynn Scott, Ontario)
pinned adult images of "normal" form [top] and "pennsylvanicus" form [bottom] (CBIF)
pinned adult images of "normal" and "pennsylvanicus" forms (James Adams, Dalton State College, Georgia)
pinned adult image of "normal" form (John Glaser, Maryland)
live larva image plus description and other info (Caterpillars of Eastern Forests, USGS)
