Sparganothis xanthoides

(Walker, 1863)

Mosaic Sparganothis Moth

Sparganothis xanthoides, commonly known as the mosaic sparganothis , is a small moth with a wingspan of 17–21 mm. It is broadly distributed across North America, ranging from Canada to the United States. The has been documented in at least 40 states and provinces. have been recorded feeding on Lotus corniculatus (bird's-foot trefoil).

Distribution

Widely distributed across North America. Documented in Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territory, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan. Documented in United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Diet

have been recorded feeding on Lotus corniculatus (bird's-foot trefoil).

Host Associations

  • Lotus corniculatus - larval bird's-foot trefoil

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