Ozamia fuscomaculella
Wright, 1916
Ozamia fuscomaculella is a snout moth described by William S. Wright in 1916. It is to California, where it is associated with coastal prickly pear cactus. The species has a narrow seasonal activity period and specialized larval feeding habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ozamia fuscomaculella: //oʊˈzeɪ.mi.ə ˌfʌs.koʊ.mæ.kjuˈlɛl.ə//
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Habitat
Coastal areas where the plant Opuntia littoralis (coastal prickly pear) occurs.
Distribution
United States: California (state ).
Seasonality
active July through August.
Diet
Larvae feed on flowers and fruit of Opuntia littoralis.
Host Associations
- Opuntia littoralis - larval larvae consume flowers and fruit
Similar Taxa
- Ozamia clarefactaFormerly treated as Ozamia fuscomaculella clarefacta; now recognized as distinct .