Tetanolita palligera
Smith, 1884
Tetanolita palligera is a litter moth in the Erebidae, Herminiinae. It is known from the western United States and southwestern Canada, with records spanning from British Columbia south through Washington, Oregon, and California to Arizona. The is documented in 838 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-recorded within its range. As a member of the 'litter moth' group, it is associated with forest floor where larvae likely feed on decaying plant material.
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Habitat
Forest floor environments; associated with leaf litter and decaying vegetation in wooded areas. Specific microhabitat preferences are not documented.
Distribution
Western North America: British Columbia, Canada south through Washington, Oregon, and California to Arizona, United States.
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Taxonomic Note
Tetanolita palligera was described by Smith in 1884. The Tetanolita belongs to the Herminiinae, commonly known as litter moths due to their association with leaf litter .