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''Litocala sexsignata'', the Litocala Moth, is a moth of the Erebidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Washington, Montana, Utah and Colorado south to southern California〔(mothphotographersgroup )〕 and northern Baja California. The habitat consists of oak woodlands and forests.〔(Pacific Northwest Moths )〕 The length of the forewings is 13-15 mm. The forewings are dark grey with an oblique whitish or silvery antemedian band and reniform spot. The hindwings are black with three large white spots, forming a triangle in the median area. Adults are on wing from March to June. They have been recorded sipping moisture at puddles and has also been found nectaring at willow catkins. The larvae feed on ''Quercus'' species (including ''Quercus chrysolepis'' and ''Quercus garryana'') and ''Castanopsis chrysophylla''.〔(Bug Guide )〕 The larvae are grey with a sinuous black stripe and a pale head with black reticulation and pale lines. ==Subspecies== *''Litocala sexsignata sexsignata'' *''Litocala sexsignata deserta'' Edwards, 1881 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Litocala sexsignata」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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