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Tissue Moth

Triphosa californiata

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Description:

Brown and tan moth with a ribbed appearance. There are vertical orange and black spots creating broken stripes. The fringe is scalloped.

Habitat:

Spotted under the porch light with several other moth species in Oak Woodland. This species is found in the southwestern US and Baja California.

Reference Links:

Species Triphosa californiata - Hodges#7287 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedFebruary 11, 2020

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