About Autosticha kyotensis Matsumura, 1931
Autosticha kyotensis, commonly called the Kyoto moth, is a moth species that belongs to the family Autostichidae. It was first described by Shōnen Matsumura in 1931. Its native range is Japan, where it occurs on the island of Honshu. It is an introduced species in the United States, and has been recorded in the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The wingspan of adult Autosticha kyotensis measures 15 to 19 mm. Adult individuals of this species resemble Autosticha lushanensis in appearance. The larvae of Autosticha kyotensis feed on Cedrus deodara and Prunus mume.
