Chaparral-fauna

Guides

• Ctenucha brunnea

  Brown Ctenucha, Brown-winged Ctenucha

  Ctenucha brunnea is a diurnal moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Richard Harper Stretch in 1872. It is endemic to coastal California, where it replaces the closely related Ctenucha multifaria in central to southern regions. Adults are notable for their metallic blue bodies, red heads, and brown wings. The species has a documented association with specific host plants for both adult nectar feeding and larval development.

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• Timematidae

  Timematidae is a family of small, stout-bodied stick insects comprising the single genus Timema. These insects are native to western North America and represent one of the earliest-diverging lineages of Phasmida. They are notable for their relatively short, compact bodies compared to the elongated forms typical of most stick insects.

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