Annaphila arvalis
H. Edwards, 1875
Annaphila arvalis is a small owlet moth in the Noctuidae, described by Henry Edwards in 1875. have a wingspan of approximately 20 mm and are active from early March to mid-April. The is distributed across western North America from south-eastern British Columbia to southern California. Larvae feed on Montia perfoliata. The species is assigned Hodges number 9854.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Wingspan approximately 20 mm. active in early spring (March–April) when few other are flying. Distinguished from similar Annaphila species by geographic range and ; precise diagnostic features require examination of genitalia or wing pattern details not documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Foothill canyons and riparian .
Distribution
South-eastern British Columbia, eastern Washington, north-central Oregon, south to southern California.
Seasonality
on wing from early March to mid-April.
Diet
Larvae feed on Montia perfoliata.
Host Associations
- Montia perfoliata - larval plant
Similar Taxa
- Annaphila astrologaBoth are small, day-flying Stiriini in the Annaphila; A. astrologa occurs in California and is associated with Emmenanthe penduliflora as a plant, while A. arvalis has a broader distribution and uses Montia perfoliata.
More Details
Hodges number
9854
Taxonomic placement
Placed in Stiriinae, tribe Annaphilini based on Catalogue of Life classification.