Dejongia californicus

(Dejongia californicus)

Description

Dejongia californicus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in North America, including California and the south-eastern United States. The wingspan is 14–26 millimetres (0.55–1.02 in). The larvae feed on Asteraceae species, including Isocoma veneta and Grindelia species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pterophoridae
Genus:Dejongia
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