About Norape tener (Druce, 1897)
Norape tener, commonly known as the mesquite stinger moth, is a species of moth belonging to the family Megalopygidae. It was first described by Herbert Druce in 1897. This species is found in Mexico and the southwestern United States, specifically in southeastern Arizona and southern New Mexico. The wingspan of adult Norape tener is approximately 29 mm (1.1 inches). Adult moths are primarily white, with a blackish disk on the thorax. Their forewings have a broad brown-black costal edge, and the outer margin, inner margin, and fringe (except at the apex) are also brown-black. A branch from the inner border extends up to the wing cell at the origin of vein 2. The larvae feed mainly on mesquite, acacia, paloverde, and other desert plants. Larvae are light green with black and white stripes, and have stinging hairs.
