Western bruce spanmorm
Operophtera occidentalis
47.1405, -122.292
Field Notes
Description:
This winter moth is generally found west of the Cascades in Washington, Oregon and California. Its larva have a large variety of host including oak, fir and hemlock. As a winter moth is doesn't have the predators that other moths have. This species is being monitored for possible range expansion and outbreaks.
Habitat:
Attracted to light. Spotted on the wall of a store.
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