Lophocampa annulosa

Walker, 1855

Santa Ana tussock moth

A tussock in the Erebidae, described by Francis Walker in 1855. The has a broad Neotropical and Nearctic distribution, ranging from the southwestern United States through Central America and into South America. The larval stage has been documented feeding on Aegiphila falcata.

Lophocampa annulosa by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Lophocampa annulosa larvae by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lophocampa annulosa: /ˌloʊ.foʊˈkæm.pə ænˈju.loʊ.sə/

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Distribution

Southern Texas and southern Arizona in the United States; Mexico; Rica; Honduras; Ecuador; Venezuela; Peru; Suriname; Brazil; Argentina; Trinidad

Diet

Larvae have been recorded feeding on Aegiphila falcata

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