Bug FAQOxycnemis fusimacula
Oxycnemis fusimacula · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Noctuidae
The moth Oxycnemis fusimacula has a wingspan of about 24 mm. It lives in California, Nevada and Baja California, and adults are active from July to August. Its larvae have been raised on the plant Krameria parvifolia.
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Size
The wingspan is roughly 24 mm.
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What it eats
Larvae have been reared on Krameria parvifolia.
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Life cycle
Adults are on the wing from July through August.
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When you see it
The flight period for adults is July to August.
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Where it comes from
Its range includes California, Nevada and Baja California.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 4 of 51 states and DC. Most records: California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When can I see the adult Oxycnemis fusimacula?
Adults are active and can be seen from July to August.
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What do the caterpillars of Oxycnemis fusimacula eat?
The larvae have been raised on the plant Krameria parvifolia.
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Where is Oxycnemis fusimacula found?
It occurs in California, Nevada and Baja California.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Noctuidae)
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycnemis_fusimacula
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