Periploca mimula
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| Periploca mimula Hodges, 1962
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Periploca mimula is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1962. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, Tennessee, Arkansas, Washington, Texas, and New Mexico.[1][2]
Adults have been recorded on wing in July.
The larvae feed on the berries of Juniperus chinensis var. keteleeri.
References
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Periploca mimula Hodges, 1962". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
- ^ "420278.00 – 1572 – Periploca mimula – Hodges, 1962". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
- Pitkin, Brian; Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
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