Ctenucha multifaria

Walker, 1854

White-margined Ctenucha Moth

Ctenucha multifaria is a tiger moth in the Erebidae, occurring in California and western Oregon. It is one of several in the widespread Ctenucha, which are frequently encountered on flowers during late summer and fall. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits -mimicking coloration with metallic blue-black body and contrasting markings. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1854.

Journal of entomology and zoology (1915) (14799575413) by Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.). Dept. of Zoology. Used under a No restrictions license.Ctenucha multifaria 4 by Maria Finegan. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Ctenucha multifaria 2 by Maria Finegan. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

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How to pronounce Ctenucha multifaria: //tɛˈnuː.kə mʌlˈtɪf.ər.i.ə//

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Distribution

California and western Oregon, North America.

Similar Taxa

  • Ctenucha virginicaSimilar -mimicking appearance with metallic blue-black coloration; occurs east of the Rocky Mountains rather than the western range of C. multifaria
  • Ctenucha rubroscapusAnother western North American Ctenucha with similar overall ; distinguished by specific color pattern differences on the scapus and wing margins

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