Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Neoalcis californiaria (Packard, 1871)
First described in 1871 by
Alpheus Spring Packard as
Boarmia californiaria
* Phylogenetic sequence #190825
Numbers
The only species in this genus in North America.
Size
Forewing length 15-18 mm.
(1)Identification
Specimens identified by DNA analysis:
Range
Southern California to coastal British Columbia.
(1)
Bug Guide - range map with monthly record of photos submitted to the guide.
Moth Photographers Group - large range map with collection dates.
Season
Adults fly March through October.
(1)
Moth Photographers Group has California records from March through December.
MPGFood
Larvae feed mainly on Douglas-Fir; other hosts include Western Hemlock, Western Red Cedar, Grand Fir, Lodgepole Pine (Canadian Forest Service).
Larvae also feed on many broadleaf trees and shrubs (USGS)
See Also
Iridopsis pergracilis which is found in eastern states.
Giant Gray Moth -
Cymatophora approximaria (tribe
Angeronini)
Print References
Powell, J. A., and P. A. Opler 2009. Moths of Western North America. pl. 28.14; p. 208.
(1)Internet References
Moth Photographers Group - range map, photos of living and pinned adults.
BOLD - Barcode of Life Data Systems - collection map and photos of pinned adults.
live larva image and other info (USGS)