Bug FAQChrysanthemum Flower Borer Moth
Lorita scarificata · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Tortricidae
Also called: Chrysanthemum flower borer
Source: Wikipedia
The Chrysanthemum Flower Borer Moth has a wingspan of about 10 to 12 millimetres. It is native to North America, recorded in states like Florida and California, and has been introduced to Hawaii. Its larvae eat the blossoms of chrysanthemums, the plant Cuscuta californica, and green bell pepper.
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Size
Adults measure 10 to 12 mm across the wings.
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What it eats
Larvae have been observed feeding on chrysanthemum flowers, the vine Cuscuta californica, and green bell pepper.
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Where it comes from
The species originates from North America, with records in Florida and California, and it has been introduced to Hawaii.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 8 of 51 states and DC. Most records: California, Hawaii, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama.
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
Where is this moth found?
It is native to North America, especially Florida and California, and has been introduced to Hawaii.
Source: Wikipedia
How big is the Chrysanthemum Flower Borer Moth?
Its wingspan ranges from 10 to 12 mm.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Tortricidae)
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorita_scarificata
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