| Megalopyge opercularis | (Smith, 1797) | 
24-36 mm
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
 CatalàArna de franel·la del sud 
 CatalàEruga d'àspid 
 DeutschTrump-Raupe 
 English (US)Puss Caterpillar 
 English (US)Southern Flannel Moth 
 EspañolGato lanudo 
 EspañolOruga peluche 
 FrançaisChenille-chat 
 العربيةكفلاء غطائية  
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Araliaceae Hedera helix Ivy Fagaceae Quercus Oak Rosaceae Rosa Wild Rose Rutaceae Citrus Citrus Ulmaceae Ulmus Elm  
- Links
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Language Website Authors 
 Butterflies and Moths of North America 
 North American Moth Photographers Group  
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