Bug FAQWilson's Wood-nymph Moth
Xerociris wilsonii · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Noctuidae
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The Wilson's Wood-nymph Moth is found in Texas. Its native range is the U.S. state of Texas.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It occurs in Texas.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It is native to Texas.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 4 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona.
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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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Source: GBIF
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerociris
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