Euclea incisa
Harv., 1876
Green Oak-slug Moth
Euclea incisa is a of slug caterpillar in the Limacodidae. The species is known to be attracted to artificial light sources at night. Like other members of the Euclea and family Limacodidae, the caterpillars are likely slug-like in form and possess stinging spines or setae, though specific larval details for this species are not well documented. The species has been recorded in Kansas.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Recorded from Leavenworth, Kansas, USA. The broader geographic range of the is not well documented in available sources.
Behavior
have been observed to be attracted to porch lights at night.
Similar Taxa
- Euclea delphiniiBoth belong to the Euclea and share the pattern of 'slug ' caterpillars; E. delphinii is described as 'spiny oak-slug' with lichen coloration while E. incisa is referred to as 'green oak-slug moth'