Bug FAQHibiscus Leaf Caterpillar Moth
Rusicada privata · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Erebidae
The hibiscus leaf caterpillar moth is found in China, Taiwan and Japan (native range). It has also been recorded in North America, especially the northeastern United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It occurs in China, Taiwan, Japan and has been seen in the northeastern United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its native range includes China, Taiwan and Japan.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 24 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina, Connecticut, Virginia, Massachusetts, New York.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: introduced in Canada; introduced in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anomis_privata
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