Pygoctenucha terminalis

Walker, 1854

blue-green lichen moth

Pygoctenucha terminalis, commonly known as the blue-green lichen , is a moth in the Erebidae ( Arctiinae, tribe Lithosiini). First described by Francis Walker in 1854, this occurs in Mexico and the southwestern United States. have a wingspan of approximately 43 mm and are active from late May through early August. The larvae feed on Asclepias species, including Asclepias tuberosa.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pygoctenucha terminalis: /ˌpaɪɡoʊktɛˈnuːkə tɜːrmɪˈneɪlɪs/

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Distribution

Mexico; United States: eastern Colorado, New Mexico, southeastern Arizona

Seasonality

Late May to early August

Diet

Larvae feed on Asclepias , including Asclepias tuberosa ( milkweed)

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