Spiny Oak-slug Moth

Euclea delphinii

June 27, 2002

This is the first of the limacodids,

or Slug Caterpillar Moths, to appear

on this site.  The larvae in this group 

are unique in that they are legless.  

Many have stinging spines, but are

among the most beautiful lepidopteran

creatures out there!  The Connecticut Butterfly Association has a yearly "leaf flippin' " walk in the late summer just to seek them out.  (Contact me for info)