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The Black-and-yellow Lichen Moth (''Lycomorpha pholus'') is a moth in the Arctiidae family. It is found from Nova Scotia to North Carolina, west to South Dakota and Texas.〔(Butterflies and Moths of North America )〕 The habitat consists of short-grass prairie.〔(University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum )〕 The wingspan is 25–32 mm. Adults have bluish-black wings, with a yellow, orange or red basal area and black distal area. Adults are on wing from July to September. They fly during the day and are attracted to flowers, including goldenrod. The adults are thought to mimic poisonous Lycid beetles, such as ''Calopteron'' species. The larvae feed on lichen and resemble their host. The species may take several years to develop, depending on the location. Pupation takes place in hairy cocoons attached to rocks or tree trunks near the host.〔(Bug Guide )〕 ==Subspecies== *''Lycomorpha pholus pholus'' *''Lycomorpha pholus miniata'' Packard, 1872 (central North American) 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「Lycomorpha pholus」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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