Bug FAQHeliocheilus toralis
Heliocheilus toralis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Noctuidae
The adult’s wingspan measures about 23 to 25 mm. It occurs in North America, with records from Arizona and Texas.
Source: Wikipedia
Size
The wingspan is roughly 23 to 25 mm.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 7 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California, Georgia, Oklahoma, Nevada.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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Questions people ask
Where is Heliocheilus toralis found?
It occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Arizona and Texas.
Source: Wikipedia
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliocheilus_toralis
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