Cisthene striata

Ottolengui, 1898

Striated Lichen Moth

Cisthene striata, described by Rodrigues Ottolengui in 1898, is a small lichen in the Erebidae. It is known from a limited distribution in the eastern and central United States, with records from Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, and Florida. The has a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. have been recorded on year-round in Florida, suggesting continuous breeding activity in warmer portions of its range.

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Pronunciation

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Identification

The can be recognized by its small size and association with lichen . Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are not well documented in available sources. The Cisthene includes numerous similar small lichen , and precise identification may require examination of or other subtle morphological characters.

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Habitat

Associated with lichen-rich environments, as indicated by its . Specific substrate preferences are not well documented.

Distribution

United States: Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, and Florida. The Colorado record represents a notable disjunction from the primarily eastern distribution.

Seasonality

have been recorded on year-round in Florida, indicating continuous adult activity in subtropical portions of the range. Seasonal patterns in other parts of the distribution are not documented.

Similar Taxa

Other Cisthene speciesThe Cisthene contains numerous similar small lichen with overlapping ranges and morphological features. Many require detailed examination for reliable identification.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described by Rodrigues Ottolengui in 1898 in The Canadian . The specific epithet 'striata' refers to striations or lined markings, though the precise nature of these markings is not described in available sources.