Caradrina multifera
Walker, 1857
Speckled Rustic Moth, Speckled Rustic
Caradrina multifera is a noctuid known as the Speckled Rustic Moth. It occurs across eastern and central North America, with disjunct in the Pacific Northwest. are active from July through October.
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 genitalia 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. Disjunct occur in British Columbia and Washington.
Seasonality
are on wing 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.