Bug FAQCisthene dorsimacula
Cisthene dorsimacula · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Erebidae
Cisthene dorsimacula is a moth that belongs to the family Erebidae. The forewings measure about 9 mm in length. Adults are seen flying from May through August and again in October in southern California, USA.
Source: Wikipedia
Size
The forewing length is roughly 9 mm.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It occurs in southern California, United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its native range includes southern California, USA.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 1 of 51 states and DC. Most records: California.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
Same family (Erebidae)
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Fall Webworm MothHyphantria cuneaDamages trees, gardens or crops
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/Cisthene_dorsimacula
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