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American Lappet Moth
Phyllodesma americana
- Worldwide
- 12,213 observations
- Group
- Insects
About
Phyllodesma americana, the American lappet moth, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is found from Nova Scotia to Georgia, west through Texas to California, north to British Columbia and Yukon.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jun 16, 2026(NB Mt Gardner Rd In Jones Rd Area) @ Jones Rd (Flag), Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, CanadaObserver: Ben KeenView observation from Jun 16, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 4, 2026(NB Mt Gardner Rd In Jones Rd Area) @ Jones Rd (Flag), Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, CanadaObserver: Ben KeenView observation from May 4, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Apr 26, 2026Belcarra, Greater Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: John D ReynoldsView observation from Apr 26, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Apr 25, 2026(NB Mt Gardner Rd In Jones Rd Area) @ Jones Rd (Flag), Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, CanadaObserver: Ben KeenView observation from Apr 25, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 21, 2025NB Mt Gardner Rd @ Jones Rd (Flag), Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, CanadaObserver: Ben KeenView observation from May 21, 2025 on iNaturalist
- May 14, 2025NB Mt Gardner Rd @ Jones Rd (Flag), Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, CanadaObserver: Ben KeenView observation from May 14, 2025 on iNaturalist