Bug FAQAcrobat Moth
Marasmia cochrusalis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Crambidae
The adult has whitish-gray forewings marked with dark brown lines and margins. It occurs in the West Indies, parts of Central America, and several southern U.S. states such as Florida and Texas. In Florida adults can be seen flying throughout the year.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its range includes the West Indies, parts of Central America and several U.S. states such as Florida and Texas.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 14 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Maryland.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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Questions people ask
Where is the Acrobat Moth found?
It lives in the West Indies, Costa Rica, Honduras and several southern U.S. states including Florida and Texas.
Source: Wikipedia
What does the Acrobat Moth look like?
Its forewings are whitish-gray with dark brown interior and exterior lines, plus brown submarginal and dark brown marginal lines.
Source: Wikipedia
When can I see adult Acrobat Moths?
In Florida adults are on the wing throughout the entire year.
Source: Wikipedia
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cnaphalocrocis_cochrusalis
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