yellow and pink moth

[Richard Worth]

If it has a wing span of up to 2 inches or so, it sounds like the 
Rosy Maple Moth, Dryocampa rubicunda.  I remember seeing these in 
Florida.  Charlie Covell's book says it can be a pest (probably 
minor).
Cheers.

>Hello this is the first time I've written to this
>group. I live in Raleigh, NC and I found a bright
>yellow and pink moth outside my door. I'm curious as
>to what kind of moth it is and whether it's common to
>the area. The body is yellow, the wings are pink and
>yellow, and he has pink feet/legs. Any ideas as to
>what kind he is?
>
>Thank you,
>Natalia Brubaker
>Raleigh, NC

Richard A. Worth
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Plant Division
rworth at oda.state.or.us
(503) 986-6461