Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Eustixia pupula
The Spotted Peppergrass Moth, Eustixia pupula, is a moth with its own genus, and a beautiful moth which looks like a dalmatian. It is in the family Crambidae. Its Latin name, Eustixia pupula, means Pupil Eustixia, most likely referring to the small, black, pupil-like markings. First spotting of the species on Project Noah.
Larvae feed on leaves of plants in the mustard family such as Peppergrass (Lepidium spp.), Field Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense), and Cabbage.
Photo 4 shows size. Thanks to Tamar (ForestDragon) for ID.
Thanks to ForestDragon for the ID! :) Just discovered it is the first spotting of its kind on Project Noah!
Lat: 43.89, Long: -70.33
Spotted on Aug 8, 2012
Submitted on Aug 17, 2012
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