Bug FAQAseptis fumeola
Aseptis fumeola · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Noctuidae
The adult moth has a wingspan of about 38.5 to 45 mm and flies in June and July. The larvae feed on new leaves of Arctostaphylos species and are pale green in colour.
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How to recognize it
The middle of the wing is usually lighter with reddish-tan near a large black kidney-shaped spot, a small round spot, and a short club-shaped spot.
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Size
The wingspan ranges from 38.5 to 45 mm.
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What it eats
Larvae have been found feeding on new leaves of Arctostaphylos species, such as Arctostaphylos pungens. The larvae are pale green in colour.
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Life cycle
Adults are on the wing in June and July.
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When you see it
Adults are active during June and July.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 3 of 51 states and DC. Most records: California, Arizona, Nevada.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When are adult Aseptis fumeola moths active?
Adults are on the wing in June and July.
Source: Wikipedia
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aseptis_fumeola
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