A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Caroline Co., Maryland (8/5/2006). Determined by Bob Patterson/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 44754 - Psn: 8)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Caroline Co., Maryland (8/5/2006). Determined by Bob Patterson/BugGuide.

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/9/2013). (Photo ID: 6721 - Psn: 10)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/9/2013).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/26/2013). (Photo ID: 12923 - Psn: 15)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/26/2013).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Harford Co., Maryland (8/12/2018). (Photo ID: 120807 - Psn: 15)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Harford Co., Maryland (8/12/2018).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/22/2014). (Photo ID: 131402 - Psn: 20)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/22/2014).

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A female <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (7/28/2024). (Photo ID: 1102829 - Psn: 20)

A female Heterocampa pulverea in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (7/28/2024).

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<em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/9/2013). (Photo ID: 15173 - Psn: 30)

Heterocampa pulverea in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/9/2013).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/7/2014). (Photo ID: 99524 - Psn: 55)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/7/2014).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Washington Co., Maryland (8/10/2020). (Photo ID: 204743 - Psn: 55)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Washington Co., Maryland (8/10/2020).

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<em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/12/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 211370 - Psn: 55)

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<em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/12/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 211371 - Psn: 55)

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<em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Allegany Co., Maryland (6/18/2017). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 231028 - Psn: 55)

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<em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Allegany Co., Maryland (6/18/2017). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 231029 - Psn: 60)

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<em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Allegany Co., Maryland (6/18/2017). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 231030 - Psn: 60)

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<em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/12/2020). (c) Hugh McGuinness, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 769511 - Psn: 65)

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<em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/2/2021). (c) Hugh McGuinness, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 779410 - Psn: 78)

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Harford Co., Maryland (7/30/2020). Verified by Curtis Lehman/BAMONA. (Photo ID: 983090 - Psn: 85)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Harford Co., Maryland (7/30/2020). Verified by Curtis Lehman/BAMONA.

View Record Details Photo by Dave Webb MBP List

A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/25/2010). (Photo ID: 68786 - Psn: 90)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/25/2010).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Howard Co., Maryland (6/9/2003). (Photo ID: 68784 - Psn: 100)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Howard Co., Maryland (6/9/2003).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Howard Co., Maryland (6/9/2003). (Photo ID: 68785 - Psn: 101)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Howard Co., Maryland (6/9/2003).

View Record Details Photo by Larry Line MBP List

A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Frederick Co., Maryland (8/13/2004). (Photo ID: 68787 - Psn: 110)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Frederick Co., Maryland (8/13/2004).

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<em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Frederick Co., Maryland (6/26/2021). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 500882 - Psn: 125)

Heterocampa pulverea in Frederick Co., Maryland (6/26/2021). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A late-instar <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Allegany Co., Maryland (9/10/2020). (Photo ID: 341060 - Psn: 135)

A late-instar Heterocampa pulverea in Allegany Co., Maryland (9/10/2020).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> caterpillar in Calvert Co., Maryland (9/21/2016). (Photo ID: 56759 - Psn: 150)

A Heterocampa pulverea caterpillar in Calvert Co., Maryland (9/21/2016).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/12/2015). (Photo ID: 40596 - Psn: 153)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/12/2015).

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<em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/15/2018). (c) Hugh McGuinness, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 756811 - Psn: 155)

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<em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/15/2018). (c) Hugh McGuinness, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 756812 - Psn: 155)

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> on oak in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/13/2015). (Photo ID: 40009 - Psn: 160)

A Heterocampa pulverea on oak in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/13/2015).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/13/2015). (Photo ID: 40010 - Psn: 161)

A Heterocampa pulverea in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/13/2015).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> caterpillar found on oak in Worcester Co., Maryland (10/16/2016). (Photo ID: 61901 - Psn: 165)

A Heterocampa pulverea caterpillar found on oak in Worcester Co., Maryland (10/16/2016).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> larva in Harford Co., Maryland (9/10/2015). (Photo ID: 42362 - Psn: 170)

A Heterocampa pulverea larva in Harford Co., Maryland (9/10/2015).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> larva in Harford Co., Maryland (9/10/2015). (Photo ID: 42363 - Psn: 171)

A Heterocampa pulverea larva in Harford Co., Maryland (9/10/2015).

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A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> larva in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (8/27/2016). (Photo ID: 53334 - Psn: 175)

A Heterocampa pulverea larva in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (8/27/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Tyler Bell MBP List

A <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> caterpillar in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/8/2010). (Photo ID: 12012 - Psn: 180)

A Heterocampa pulverea caterpillar in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/8/2010).

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A recently shed <em>Heterocampa pulverea</em> larva in Calvert Co., Maryland (9/21/2016). (Photo ID: 59270 - Psn: 185)

A recently shed Heterocampa pulverea larva in Calvert Co., Maryland (9/21/2016).

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Split from Heterocampa umbrata, which is found in southern Georgia and Florida (Miller et al., 2021).

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A Heterocampa pulverea in Caroline Co., Maryland (8/5/2006). Determined by Bob Patterson/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Matthew Roth.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/9/2013). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/26/2013). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Harford Co., Maryland (8/12/2018). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/22/2014). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

A female Heterocampa pulverea in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (7/28/2024). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

Heterocampa pulverea in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/9/2013). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/7/2014). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Washington Co., Maryland (8/10/2020). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Harford Co., Maryland (7/30/2020). Verified by Curtis Lehman/BAMONA. View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/25/2010). View Record Details Media by Bob Patterson.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Howard Co., Maryland (6/9/2003). View Record Details Media by Larry Line.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Frederick Co., Maryland (8/13/2004). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

Heterocampa pulverea in Frederick Co., Maryland (6/26/2021). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

A late-instar Heterocampa pulverea in Allegany Co., Maryland (9/10/2020). View Record Details Media by Mark Eanes.

A Heterocampa pulverea caterpillar in Calvert Co., Maryland (9/21/2016). View Record Details Media by Bob Cammarata.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/12/2015). View Record Details Media by Bob Cammarata.

A Heterocampa pulverea on oak in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/13/2015). View Record Details Media by Richard Orr.

A Heterocampa pulverea in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/13/2015). View Record Details Media by Richard Orr.

A Heterocampa pulverea caterpillar found on oak in Worcester Co., Maryland (10/16/2016). View Record Details Media by Bob Cammarata.

A Heterocampa pulverea larva in Harford Co., Maryland (9/10/2015). View Record Details Media by Barry Marsh.

A Heterocampa pulverea larva in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (8/27/2016). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

A Heterocampa pulverea caterpillar in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/8/2010). View Record Details Media by Bob Cammarata.

A recently shed Heterocampa pulverea larva in Calvert Co., Maryland (9/21/2016). View Record Details Media by Bob Cammarata.

Source: Wikipedia

Heterocampa pulverea

Heterocampa pulverea, Massachusetts
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Superfamily:	Noctuoidea
Family:	Notodontidae
Genus:	Heterocampa
Species:	H. pulverea
Binomial name
*Heterocampa pulverea* Grote & Robinson, 1867

Heterocampa pulverea is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae (the prominents).^[1] It is a widespread species found in oak forests of the eastern United States and Canada.^[2]^[3] It was formerly treated as a subspecies of Heterocampa umbrata.^[1]^[2]^[3]