Eustixia pupula
Hübner, 1823
Spotted Peppergrass Moth
Eustixia pupula, the Spotted Peppergrass , is a small crambid moth and the sole in its . It occurs across eastern North America from Massachusetts to Florida and west to Texas, with records extending north to Ontario. The species is attracted to artificial light and has been documented in residential yards and urban settings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eustixia pupula: /juːˈstɪksiə ˈpjuːpjʊlə/
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Distribution
Eastern North America: Massachusetts to Florida, west to Texas, north to Ontario. Introduced or vagrant records exist for Great Britain; records for Belgium, France, and the Netherlands are marked doubtful.
Behavior
are and attracted to artificial light sources. One observation records an individual appearing at a blacklight setup around 11 PM.
Human Relevance
Occasionally encountered during -watching events and citizen science projects such as National Moth Week.
Similar Taxa
- Xanthotype spp. (crocus geometer moths)Similar size and use; Xanthotype cannot be identified to species from photos, while E. pupula has distinctive spotted patterning.