Subject: Moth??
Location: Southern California
November 24, 2016 2:39 pm
My father showed me a picture of this insect. We think it is a moth but have been unable to determine what insect is this. We live in Southern California and the picture was taken in September on the border of Los Angeles and San Bernardino county. We see lots of interesting and familiar insects around here but we have never seen this one before or since.
Thank you!
Signature: Tracy O
Dear Tracy,
This distinctive moth is an Erythrina Borer, Terastia meticulosalis, and according to BugGuide, it is a: “Tropical species that ranges north to the US from Florida to California.”
Thank you so much for getting back to us so quickly. We are going to look further into this moth now that we have a name. We appreciate your help!!