Bug FAQYellow-winged Pareuchaetes
Pareuchaetes insulata · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Erebidae
Also called: Yellow-winged Pareuchaetes Moth
Pareuchaetes insulata is a yellow-winged moth in the Arctiinae subfamily. Its wingspan ranges from about 26 to 38 mm. Adults can be seen throughout the year, especially from April to November.
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How to recognize it
Commonly called the yellow-winged pareuchaetes, this moth belongs to the subfamily Arctiinae.
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Size
The wingspan measures between 26 and 38 mm.
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What it eats
Larvae feed on plants such as Chromolaena odorata, species of Ageratum and Hernandia sonora.
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Life cycle
The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855.
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When you see it
Adults are on the wing year-round, with peak activity from April through November.
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Where it comes from
In the United States it is found in the southern states, including Arizona, Florida, South Carolina and Texas. Its range also includes Cuba, the Antilles and several Central American countries.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 3 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Florida, Arizona.
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
When can I expect to see adult yellow-winged pareuchaetes?
Adults are active all year, but they are most common between April and November.
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What plants do the caterpillars eat?
The larvae feed on Chromolaena odorata, Ageratum species and Hernandia sonora.
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Where is this moth found in the United States?
It occurs in the southern states, including Arizona, Florida, South Carolina and Texas.
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareuchaetes_insulata
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