Hickory Horned Devil Moth - Wildlife Gardeners

MrILoveTheAnts · 07-25-2009, 10:54 PM

I came into work today and my manager quickly showed me a picture a "this huge moth that was out back." And it was the endangered Hickory Horned Devil! It wasn't there when I went to check, she just showed me on her phone.

Any idea why the caterpillar is called the Hickory Horned Devil and the adult called Regal Moth?

suunto · 07-26-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MrILoveTheAnts

I came into work today and my manager quickly showed me a picture a "this huge moth that was out back." And it was the endangered Hickory Horned Devil! It wasn't there when I went to check, she just showed me on her phone.

Any idea why the caterpillar is called the Hickory Horned Devil and the adult called Regal Moth?

The name :Hickory Horned Devil" appears to have devolved from the somewhat ferocious appearance of the full-grown larva along with its association with hickory trees and other members of the walnut family, although it has been known to feed on the leaves of several other trees and shrubs as well. I can only guess that the term "regal moths" could come from a comparison of their vivid, velvety appearance with that of robes worn by royalty in ages past.

milkweed · 07-27-2009, 08:23 AM

For those of us who don't know what a Hickory Horned Devil looks like...
The Hickory Horned Devil Caterpillar - hilarynelson.com

biigblueyes · 07-27-2009, 12:38 PM

That's one peculiar looking critter.

Equilibrium · 07-27-2009, 07:46 PM

Handsome little fella.

Hedgerowe · 07-27-2009, 09:18 PM

I quite liked his "plumes."

07-25-2009, 10:54 PM	#1
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07-27-2009, 08:23 AM	#3
milkweed Heron Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana	For those of us who don't know what a Hickory Horned Devil looks like... The Hickory Horned Devil Caterpillar - hilarynelson.com __________________ We do not inherit the land from our fathers, we borrow it from our children.

07-27-2009, 12:38 PM	#4
biigblueyes WG Facilitator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cajun Country, Louisiana, USA	That's one peculiar looking critter. __________________ My yarden and I lean a little to the wild side.

07-27-2009, 07:46 PM	#5
Equilibrium Official Plant Nerd Join Date: Dec 2008	Handsome little fella. __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss

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07-27-2009, 09:18 PM	#6
Hedgerowe Pope Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia	I quite liked his "plumes."