Carales arizonensis

Rothschild, 1909

Arizona Tussock Moth

Carales arizonensis is a in the Erebidae, described by Walter Rothschild in 1909. It is to Arizona, USA. The has a forewing length of approximately 25 mm. Larvae feed specifically on Acer grandidentatum (bigtooth maple).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Carales arizonensis: /ˈkærəˌliz ˌæɹɪzoʊˈnɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

to Arizona, United States.

Diet

Larvae feed on Acer grandidentatum (bigtooth maple).

Host Associations

  • Acer grandidentatum - larval foodplantbigtooth maple

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