The more I study moths the less I feel like I know. However, if you have a question post it here and I will see if I can provide something resembling an answer. If you have a photograph you can send it to jasonpike1980[at]gmail.com; please measure the forewing if possible.
Hello! I have had many Four-spotted Palpita moths in my house (in San Marcos) since about April 20. After seeing a picture of one on your site, do you know what the caterpillar and adult host plants are? This moth is beautiful and I want to have return next year. Thank you for any help you can give!
ReplyDeleteI could not find specific information on Four-spotted Palpita, but internationally Palpita moths are pests of Oleacea plants such as Jasmine.
ReplyDeletehttp://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/pyru/unional.html
I also found refernces to Palpita moths feeding on oleanders and cotton.
I can't find anything that seems to match your description. If you will email me the picture you have it would help.
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