Nason’s Slug Moth
Natada nasoni fam. Limacodidae (Hodges#4679)
Host plant(s): northern red oak (Quercus rubra), hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), white oak (Quercus alba)
Date(s) and location(s): 23, 31 Aug, 2025 – Tyson Research Center, St. Louis County, MO
Notes: West of the Mississippi River, this species is rarely found north of the Missouri River.



Your knowledge of species host trees are on display on all of your caterpillar images. Impressive work as always, Bill.
Thanks Miguel! If only I knew the plants as well as I should. I can typically get them to family or genus, but I need to improve.