Bug FAQXanthophysa psychicalis
Xanthophysa psychicalis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Crambidae
The forewings measure about 6 to 7 mm long. It occurs in many parts of North America, including several U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Adults can be seen flying from early spring through fall.
Source: Wikipedia
Size
Forewing length is 6 to 7 mm.
Source: Wikipedia
When you see it
Adults are on the wing from March to October.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It is recorded from many locations in the United States and Canada.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 27 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Georgia, Louisiana.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in United States; native in Canada. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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Questions people ask
When are Xanthophysa psychicalis adults active?
Adults are active from March through October.
Source: Wikipedia
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthophysa
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