Elasmia packardii
(Morrison, 1875)
Packard's Prominent
Elasmia packardii is a of prominent in the Notodontidae. It is distributed across the southwestern United States and Mexico. are active from spring through early autumn. The larvae feed on specific plants in the soapberry family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elasmia packardii: /ɛˈlæzmɪə pəˈkɑːrdi.aɪ/
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Identification
Wingspan 30–41 mm. Overall coloration light grey-blue to grey with obscure transverse forewing markings. Sometimes shows slight brownish shadings over the spot and in the postmedial and subterminal areas. Males and females are similar in appearance.
Distribution
Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Mexico.
Seasonality
are on wing from April to early October.
Diet
Larvae feed on Ungnadia speciosa and Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii.