Bug FAQMiracavira brillians
Miracavira brillians · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Noctuidae
The Miracavira brillians moth has a wingspan of about 37 mm. It occurs in North America, including Arizona. Its larvae have been successfully reared on the plant Ptelea trifoliata.
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Size
Adults have a wingspan of roughly 37 mm.
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What it eats
Larvae can be raised on the plant Ptelea trifoliata.
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Life cycle
Miracavira brillians is a noctuid moth first described by William Barnes in 1901.
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Where it comes from
The species is found in North America, with records from Arizona.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 3 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas.
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 Miracavira brillians found?
It occurs in North America, including the state of Arizona.
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What do the larvae of Miracavira brillians eat?
Larvae have been reared on the plant Ptelea trifoliata.
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When was Miracavira brillians first described?
It was first described by William Barnes in 1901.
Source: Wikipedia
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