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California tiger moth

Harmful Effects of California tiger moth

Leptarctia californiae

A species of Leptarctia

California tiger moth poses risks to plant health by feeding on Quercus species, causing defoliation and stem damage. This can stunt plant growth or lead to death in severe cases.

What Type of Pest Is California tiger moth?

Hurt Plant
Hurt Plant
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants
Quercus (oak) species
Host Plants Organs
Leaves, Stems
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
California tiger moth inflicts damage primarily through feeding on various Quercus species. This insect chews plant tissues, particularly focusing on leaves and stems. This feeding method can lead to defoliation and potentially girdling of stems, weakening the plant's physiological functions and leading to stunted growth or even death if the damage is severe.
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Lophocampa indistincta
Lophocampa indistincta
Male General color dark ocherous; palpi, front and shaft of antennae light yellow; thorax with some indistinct darker shades. Markings on primaries very obscure; three spots along costa of a light yellowish color, the first two followed inwardly by a minute spot of similar color; an obscure spot just beyond cell, from which a faint broken brown line proceeds to middle of inner margin; beyond this another faint line commencing at vein M2 and ending above inner margin in a uniform spot, slightly lighter than ground color; a brown dentate submarginal line, most prominent at apex. Secondaries hyaline (glass like), tinged with yellow at anal angle. Beneath hyaline; primaries broadly suffused with dark ochreous at apex and outer margin; costal margin of both wings yellowish, a brown mark just beyond cell, and an incomplete submarginal row of spots of same color. Wingspan 43 mm.
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