Bug FAQStriated Lichen Moth
Cisthene striata · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Erebidae
The striated lichen moth belongs to the family Erebidae. Its wingspan measures about 17 mm. It occurs in Maryland, Colorado, Georgia and Florida, and adults can be seen flying year-round in Florida.
Source: Wikipedia
Size
The moth’s wingspan is roughly 17 mm.
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Where it lives
It is found in the U.S. states of Maryland, Colorado, Georgia and Florida.
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When you see it
In Florida, adults have been recorded on the wing throughout the year.
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Where it comes from
Its native range includes Maryland, Colorado, Georgia and Florida in the United States.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 2 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Florida, Georgia.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Same family (Erebidae)
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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_striata
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