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Cecrita biundata

930087.00 — 7995 — Cecrita biundata (Walker, 1855) — Wavy-lined Heterocampa

Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
unclear/unknown

Polyphagous (woody plants)

Remarks

This species, common and widespread on Block Island, is a notably late flier that tends to show up at lights after midnight.

Life History

Bivoltine on Block Island, flying mainly in June and August.

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Becker, V.O., 2014. Checklist of New World Notodontidae (Noctuoidea). Lepidoptera Novae, 7(1): 1-40.
  • Miller, J.S., D.L. Wagner, P.A. Opler & J.D. Lafontaine, 2021. Noctuoidea, Notodontidae (Part 2, Conclusion): Heterocampinae, Nystaleinae, Dioptinae, Dicranurinae. The Moths of America north of Mexico, Fascicle 22.1B: 88; pl. A-15, figs. 10-14; pl. 54, fig. 2 (♂ gen.); pl. 70, fig. 8 (♂ sternum 8); pl. 82, fig. 8 (♀ gen.); pl. L-14, fig. 2 (larva). - order
  • Species Page at BugGuide

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Cecrita biundata

    Abundance data late May to early October