Periploca atrata explained

Periploca atrata, the juniper cone moth, is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1962. It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from Arizona and California.^{[1] [2]}

Adults have been recorded on wing from April to May and from July to August.

The larvae feed on the berries of Juniperus californica and Juniperus deppeana.

References

• Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . Search results Family: Arctiidae . Butterflies and Moths of the World . Natural History Museum, London.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Periploca atrata Hodges, 1962 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 18, 2019.
2. Web site: 420277.00 – 1571 – Periploca atrata – Hodges, 1962 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . January 18, 2019.