Pheosia californica

(Stretch, 1872)

Pheosia californica is a in the Notodontidae, first described by Stretch in 1872. The species is recorded from western and northern North America, with distribution records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont. As a member of the Pheosia, it belongs to a group of prominent moths commonly known as 'prominents' for their characteristic raised tufts or projections on the wings.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pheosia californica: //fiːˈoʊ.siə ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪkə//

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Distribution

Recorded from North America with specific locality records in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan (Canada), and Vermont (United States). The epithet 'californica' suggests a western North American origin, though verified records extend to eastern regions.

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