Caradrina multifera

Walker, 1857

Speckled Rustic Moth, Speckled Rustic

Caradrina multifera is a known as the Speckled Rustic . It occurs across eastern and central North America, with in the Pacific Northwest. are active from July through October.

Caradrina multifera 91724962 by Susan Blayney. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Speckled Rustic Moth by Dendroica cerulea. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Caradrina multifera: //kəˈrædrɪnə ˌmʌltɪˈfɪərə//

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Identification

Wingspan measures 30–32 mm. The specific pattern of speckling that gives this its distinguishes it from , though detailed diagnostic features require examination of or close comparison with related Caradrina species.

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Distribution

Found in North America from Newfoundland to North Carolina and Tennessee, west to Minnesota and Manitoba. occur in British Columbia and Washington.

Seasonality

are on from July to October. One per year.

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Taxonomic History

First described by Francis Walker in 1857.

Observation Data

292 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date.

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