Chytonix palliatricula – Cloaked Marvel

Hodges # 9556

Caterpillar foods:  probably grasses  (Bugguide);  aster blossoms (Beadle & Leckie)

There are several distinct color forms.

5/18/2012  light form – with a large white patch on the forewing (possibly found only in males)  (Bugguide)

Chytonix palliatricula 5-18-12 1

 

6/6/2012   dark form

 

6/6/2012

Chytonix palliatricula 6-6-12 2

 on Bugguide

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