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Arugisa latiorella

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Arugisa latiorella, or Watson's arugisa moth, is a moth in the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1863.[1] The species is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida to Texas, north to Kansas and Maryland.[2]

The wingspan is 18–22 mm. Adults are on wing from January to November.

The larvae feed on both living and dead Poa pratensis.[3]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (July 3, 2019). "Arugisa latiorella (Walker, 1863)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "930635.00 – 8510 – Arugisa latiorella – Watson's Arugisa Moth – (Walker, 1863)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  3. ^ Heiman, Maury J. (November 26, 2015). "Species Arugisa latiorella - Watson's Arugisa - Hodges#8510". BugGuide. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
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Arugisa latiorella: Brief Summary

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Arugisa latiorella, or Watson's arugisa moth, is a moth in the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1863. The species is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida to Texas, north to Kansas and Maryland.

The wingspan is 18–22 mm. Adults are on wing from January to November.

The larvae feed on both living and dead Poa pratensis.

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