Caphys arizonensis (Munroe, 1970)

Family: Pyralidae

Subfamily: Chrysauginae

Identification: FW triangular, rust brown or rose brown with two conspicuous yellowish transverse lines. The HW is white, tinged withyellowish and peach.

Wing Span: 2.2-2.8 cm

Life History:

Flight: July to August

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Adult Food:

Habitat:

Range: Northern Mexico and southern Arizona to western Texas.

Conservation:

NCGR:

Management Needs:

Taxonomy Notes: None.

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Observation date: Aug 25, 2014

Submitted by: finatic

Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States

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Verified date: Nov 16, 2022

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Observation date: Jul 28, 2014

Submitted by: JimEckert

Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States

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Verified date: Aug 15, 2014

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