Few predators of "Hemileuca lucina" larvae have been reported, including wasps, stinkbugs and orb-weaving spiders. "H. luncina" larvae are subject to prey by wasps, stinkbugs, and certain types of spiders. In one home, more than 26,000 stinkbugs were found overwintering. The plant frequently attracts stinkbugs who lay their eggs inside them. Once he is as big as the stinkbugs, he battles against them and wins.