Halysidota davisii
| Davis' tussock moth | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
| Family: | Erebidae |
| Subtribe: | Phaegopterina |
| Genus: | Halysidota |
| Species: | H. davisii |
| Binomial name | |
| Halysidota davisii H. Edwards, 1874[1] | |
Halysidota davisii, Davis' tussock moth, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by H. Edwards in 1874. It is found in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and north-western Texas.
The wingspan is 45–60 mm. The forewings are whitish to light brown with scattered dark markings along the costa. The hindwings have a similar colour, but without any markings. Adults are on wing from July to August.
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Quercus emoryi and Celtis species.
Etymology
The species is named in honor of Dr. Davis.[2]
References
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