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Zigzag Furcula Moth
Furcula scolopendrina (Boisduval, 1869)
Attributes of Furcula scolopendrinaFamily: Prominents (Notodontidae) Identification: Cream white forewing crossed by an irregular black antemedial band and black postmedian costal band closer to the apex. Larva is yellow with dark brown black dorsal saddle marks and anal prolegs are long and pointed. Life history: Not reported Flight: Two flights in April to August, but most appear in June and July. Wing span: 1.7-2.0 cm. Caterpillar hosts: Willows and cottonwoods (Salicaceae) as well as birch (Betulaceae). Adult food: Not reported Habitat: Wet forests. Range: British Columbia to northern Mexico, widespread. Conservation: Not reported NatureServe Global Status: Not reported Management needs: Not reported | Documented Records for Furcula scolopendrina
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