Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Oedemasia concinna (Smith, 1797)
Phalaena concinna Smith, 1797
Oedemasia nitida Packard, 1864
Explanation of Names
Oedemasia concinna (Smith, 1797), n. comb. in Becker (2014)
(1), was formerly placed in the genus
Schizura.
Identification
Specimen identified by DNA analysis:
Caterpillar has bright red head and red hump over segment A1. Striping is variable but includes black, yellow and white pinstripes. Takes up a defensive posture raising the rear end when disturbed.
Range
Canada: NS to western ON; USA: ME south to FL and west to IL and eastern TX and a western population in CO, UT and AZ (possibly contiguous "through northern Rockies or across the Great Plains").
(2)
Type locality (concinna): Georgia.
Type locality (nitida): Janesville, MD.
Food
Larvae feed on a wide range of woody plants, from many different families.
Life Cycle
1. First instar caterpillars and eggs. 2 and 3. Later instars. 4. Prepupa. 5. Adult
See Also
Oedemasia salicis is separated by range with potential overlap in the Pacific Northwest.
Print References
Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, Moths of Western North America, pl. 42.22, 42.23; p. 251.
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