Artemisia-feeder
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Aseptis characta
Aseptis characta is a noctuid moth species widespread across western North America, ranging from British Columbia to southern California. Adults are active from April through August depending on elevation and latitude, with earlier emergence in drier habitats. The species inhabits arid environments including sagebrush steppe and juniper woodlands from sea level to 2,500 meters elevation.
Oidaematophorus grisescens
Wormwood Plume Moth
Oidaematophorus grisescens is a plume moth in the family Pterophoridae, commonly known as the Wormwood Plume Moth. It is found across western North America from Mexico through the western United States to western Canada. The species is associated with Artemisia host plants. Adults have a wingspan of 20–29 mm and exhibit characteristic grey coloration with white spotting.