Thurberiphaga diffusa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thurberiphaga diffusa |
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Noctuoidea
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Amphipyrinae
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Thurberiphaga
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T. diffusa
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| Thurberiphaga diffusa (Barnes, 1904)
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Thurberiphaga diffusa is a North American moth. It is in the family Noctuidae.
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Distribution
Thurberiphaga diffusa is found only in southern Arizona.
Flight period
This moth has one brood per year. It is seen from July to September.
Life cycle
The caterpillar bores into the stem of the host plant. It is a pinkish color. It is covered with rough hairs.
Host plants
T. diffusa's only host plant is Wild Cotton (Gossypium thurberi).
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