Bug FAQCallistege triangula
Callistege triangula · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Erebidae
The adult moth has a wingspan of about 30 mm. It is found in the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Adults are on the wing during August and September.
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Size
The wingspan measures roughly 30 mm.
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When you see it
Adults fly in August and September.
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Where it comes from
It occurs in North America, recorded from Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 4 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Kansas.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When are adult Callistege triangula active?
Adults are on the wing from August through September.
Source: Wikipedia
Where is Callistege triangula found?
It has been recorded in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas in North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Erebidae)
Spongy MothLymantria disparDamages trees, gardens or crops
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Brown-tail MothEuproctis chrysorrhoeaCan irritate skin
Isabella Tiger MothPyrrharctia isabella
Virginian Tiger MothSpilosoma virginicaCan irritate skin
Salt Marsh MothEstigmene acreaDamages trees, gardens or cropsSources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callistege_triangula
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