Halysidota davisii Edwards, 1875 is a animal in the Erebidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Halysidota davisii Edwards, 1875

Halysidota davisii Edwards, 1875

Davis' tussock moth (Halysidota davisii) is an Erebidae moth found in the southwestern United States.

Family
Genus
Halysidota
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Halysidota davisii Edwards, 1875

Halysidota davisii, commonly known as Davis' tussock moth, is a moth species that belongs to the family Erebidae. This species was first described by Henry Edwards, with its scientific publication formally dated to 1875. It can be found in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and north-western Texas. Adult Davis' tussock moths are active in flight between the months of July and August. The larvae of this species have been documented feeding on Quercus emoryi and various plant species from the Celtis genus.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Erebidae Halysidota

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