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Black-and-yellow Lichen Moth

Lycomorpha pholus (Drury, 1773)

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Attributes of Lycomorpha pholus


Family: Tiger Moths and Lichen Moths (Arctiidae)

Subfamily: Lichen Moths (Lithosiinae)

Identification: Body and wings bluish black. Tegulae and bases of forewing and hindwing yellowish orange.

Life history: A day-flier, often seen on flowers such as goldenrod.

Flight: July-September.

Wing span: 2.5-3.2 cm.

Caterpillar hosts: Lichens.

Adult food: Not reported

Habitat: Not reported

Range: Nova Scotia to North Carolina, west to South Dakota and Texas.

Conservation: Not reported

NatureServe Global Status: Not reported

Management needs: Not reported

Documented Records for Lycomorpha pholus



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