Dejongia californicus explained

Dejongia californicus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in North America, including California[1] and the south-eastern United States.[2]

The wingspan is 14-.

The larvae feed on Asteraceae species, including Isocoma veneta and Grindelia species.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dejongia californicus. Bug Guide. 23 June 2010.
  2. Web site: Georgia Lepidoptera – Pterophoroidea and Alucitoidea. Daltons State.edu. June 23, 2010. June 3, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100603033307/http://www.daltonstate.edu/galeps/list%20page%20folder/pterophoroidea.htm. dead.
  3. Web site: Annotated Checklist of the Pterophoridae (Lepidoptera) of Florida. Plume Moth. June 23, 2010.