New Jersey Butterfly Club

Tuliptree Silkmoth (Callosamia angulifera)

Hodges number: 7765

Family: Saturniidae

Subfamily: Saturniinae

Wingspan: 3.0-4.5 inches

Range in NJ: Statewide

A U.S./Canada distribution map for this species is available.

Flight Period: April to September (most June-July), 1 brood

Caterpillar Food Plants: Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Comments: Attracted to lights. Males and females are quite different in color above and below.