Anterastria teratophora
Herrich-Schäffer, 1854
Gray Marvel Moth, grey marvel
Anterastria teratophora, commonly known as the Gray Marvel , is a small noctuid moth with a wingspan of approximately 25 mm. The is , with active from May through August. Larvae are known to feed on specific plants in the Lamiaceae .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anterastria teratophora: //ˌæntəˈræstriə ˌtɛrəˈtɒfərə//
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Identification
Specific diagnostic features distinguishing this from similar noctuids are not documented in available sources.
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Appearance
Wingspan approximately 25 mm. coloration and pattern details not explicitly documented in available sources.
Habitat
Associated with supporting larval plants Mentha and Monarda .
Distribution
North America: Quebec west to central Alberta, south to Florida and Arizona. Canadian provincial records include Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Seasonality
on wing May to August, with timing varying by location. One per year.
Diet
Larvae feed on Mentha and Monarda (Lamiaceae). feeding habits not documented.
Host Associations
- Mentha - larval larvae feed on in this
- Monarda - larval larvae feed on in this
Life Cycle
: one per year. Detailed developmental stages not documented.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Bryophila teratophora by Herrich-Schäffer in 1854; later transferred to Anterastria.
Observation data
677 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date.