Phymatopus californicus

(Boisduval, 1868)

Lupine Ghost Moth

Phymatopus californicus, commonly known as the lupine , is a of ghost moth in the Hepialidae. It was described by Jean Baptiste Boisduval in 1868 and is to California. The species has a wingspan of approximately 40 mm and completes one per year, with occurring in fall.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phymatopus californicus: //faɪˈmətəpəs ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪkəs//

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Distribution

Known from the US state of California.

Seasonality

One per year; occurs in fall.

Diet

Recorded food plants include Lupinus, Baccharis, and Eriophyllum.

Life Cycle

There is one per year. occurs in the fall.

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