Bumelia Leafworm Moth
Lactura pupula (Hübner, 1827)
Family: Lacturidae
Subfamily:
Identification: Forewing white with several black streaks in upper half, and several black oblong spots in lower half; hindwing rosy pink to dark orange
Wing Span: 1.7-2.5 cm
Life History:
Flight: April to August
Caterpillar Hosts: Larvae have been reported on Saffron Plum (Sideroxylon celastrinum = Bumelia celastrina) in Florida
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Illinois and Kentucky to Florida west to Kansas and Texas
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
Comments:
Taxonomy Notes: None.
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 22 of 22 verified sightings
Observation date: Jul 25, 2016
Submitted by: Rangertsp
Region: Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Dec 27, 2020
Observation date: Jun 08, 2019
Submitted by: Rangertsp
Region: Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Dec 15, 2020
Observation date: Jul 29, 2016
Submitted by: Rangertsp
Region: Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Dec 12, 2020
Observation date: Jul 27, 2018
Submitted by: Rangertsp
Region: Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Dec 12, 2020
Observation date: Apr 17, 2019
Submitted by: Stephen G.
Region: Boone County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: Stephen G.
Verified date: Apr 19, 2019
Observation date: Mar 25, 2019
Submitted by: whbauer
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 26, 2019
Observation date: Mar 10, 2019
Submitted by: gaylescout
Region: Hays County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 15, 2019
Observation date: Mar 07, 2019
Submitted by: honeymushroom
Region: Bastrop County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 10, 2019
Observation date: Aug 09, 2018
Submitted by: Stephen G.
Region: Boone County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: Stephen G.
Verified date: Dec 26, 2018
Observation date: Mar 09, 2018
Submitted by: jeffmci9
Region: Bastrop County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 15, 2018
Observation date: Mar 04, 2018
Submitted by: whbauer
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 04, 2018
Observation date: Aug 08, 2016
Submitted by: Bob Kipfer
Region: Christian County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: Aug 13, 2016
Observation date: May 23, 2016
Submitted by: Allen Belden
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 30, 2016
Observation date: Aug 04, 2015
Submitted by: Jon Rapp
Region: Christian County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: Aug 07, 2015
Observation date: Apr 25, 2015
Submitted by: Roy Morris
Region: Polk County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 28, 2015
Observation date: Aug 06, 2014
Submitted by: Bob Kipfer
Region: Christian County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: Aug 07, 2014
Observation date: Jul 18, 2013
Submitted by: Rangertsp
Region: Macon County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Feb 11, 2014
Observation date: Jul 26, 2013
Submitted by: Rangertsp
Region: DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Feb 11, 2014
Observation date: Aug 26, 2013
Submitted by: ozcomomoths
Region: Ozark County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: Oct 15, 2013
Observation date: Jun 18, 2012
Submitted by: Stuart Marcus
Region: Texas, Liberty County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 18, 2013
Observation date: Aug 01, 2011
Submitted by: lfelliott
Region: Boone County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: Jul 08, 2012
Observation date: Sep 02, 2010
Submitted by: JasonPike1980
Region: Texas, Rusk County, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Feb 23, 2012