Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Cosmia calami (Harvey, 1876)
Calymnia calami Harvey, 1876
Size
forewing length 13-14 mm.
(1)Range
Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia, south to California, Arizona and Texas. South to Florida in the East.
(1)Season
adults fly April to September with June and July being the peak.
(1)Food
the larvae are predaceous feeding on other caterpillars such as inchworms and also feed on the leaves of oak species.
(1)Print References
Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, Moths of Western North America,
p. 299, pl. 54.26.
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Internet References
Moth Photographers Group - range map, photos of living and pinned adults.
BOLD - Barcode of Life Data Systems - species account with collection map and photos of pinned adults.
Pacific Northwest Moths – detailed description & images of pinned adults
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