Epimecis_hortaria
Epimecis hortaria
Species of moth
Epimecis hortaria, the tulip-tree beauty, is a moth species of the Ennominae subfamily found in North America. It is found throughout New England south to Florida and west to Texas and Missouri. It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1794.[2] It can be seen flying from late March to early October. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.[3] The immature caterpillars can be found feeding on Magnolia, Asimina, Populus, Sassafras and Liriodendron.[4]