Lophocampa mixta

Neumoegen, 1882

Speckled Tussock Moth

Lophocampa mixta is a tussock in the Erebidae, described by Berthold Neumoegen in 1882. The occurs in the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and Texas. have a wingspan of approximately 37 mm. Larvae feed on Quercus emoryi (Emory oak).

Lophocampa mixta by Illustrations of the Zygænidæ & Bombycidæ of North America, by Richard H. Stretch.. Used under a Public domain license.Orange Tiger Moth (37410196112) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Lophocampa Tiger Moth (37148216833) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lophocampa mixta: /loʊfoʊˈkæmpə ˈmɪkstə/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Lophocampa by geographic distribution and association. Lophocampa maculata (Spotted Tussock Moth) occurs in more northern and western regions. Specific diagnostic characters for L. mixta not documented in available sources.

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Habitat

Associated with oak woodland where larval Quercus emoryi occurs. Specific habitat requirements for not documented.

Distribution

United States: Arizona and Texas.

Seasonality

activity period not documented in available sources.

Diet

Larvae feed on Quercus emoryi (Emory oak). feeding habits not documented.

Host Associations

  • Quercus emoryi - larval food plantEmory oak

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Halesidota mixta by Neumoegen in 1882; later transferred to Lophocampa

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