Notodontidae
930087.16 –
7993.1 Cecrita plumosa
(Edwards, 1886)
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East Helena, MT - © Bob Martin
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| Distribution: |
MT, WY, CO, NM, northeastern, AZ, western TX - Miller et al. (2021) |
Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Aceraceae Salicaceae. Host genera: Acer Populus Salix. Notes: adult association with willow & poplar (JS Miller et al 2021). (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) |
| Similar Species: |
- 930087.15 Cecrita lunata: is best separated by genitalia where ranges overlap.
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
plumosa (Edwards, 1886) (Lophodonta) - MONA 1983: [NEW]; TL: Denver CO. |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Cecrita plumosa (Edwards, 1886), rev. stat. and n. comb. in Miller et al. (2021), was formerly a synonym of 7993 Cecrita lunata Edwards, 1884 in Hodges et al. (1983) (Checklist). |
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| References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.) |
- 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: 97; pl. A-15, figs. 28-30; pl. 55, fig. 2 (♂ gen.); pl. 71, fig. 2 (♂ sternum 8); pl. 83, fig. 6 (♀ gen.). - order
- Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
- Species Page at iNaturalist
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East Helena, MT - © Bob Martin
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© William Geoghegan LG
© William Geoghegan LG
© Eric P Shultz LG
20mm on willow
© Eric P Shultz LG
19mm on willow
© Eric P Shultz LG
19mm on willow
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