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    4790 – Dichogama redtenbacheri, 

    Caperleaf Webworm Moth

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    Dichogama redtenbacheri,  Caperleaf Webworm Moth

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    Dichogama redtenbacheri,  Caperleaf Webworm Moth

    General Species Information

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    Host Plant: Capers

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    Historical Range: South Florida

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    Our Experience with this Species: While this species was uncommon in Key Largo, there were days of abundance in the Lower Keys. WE have found this handsome species in most months in Key Largo, Marathon, Big Pine Key and No Name Key

    Distribution Chart

    K. Largo   Marath. Ba. Hond     B.P.K.   No Name  Sck. Isd.    K. West
    Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island

    Adult Flight Chart

      Jan.       Feb.     Mar.     Apr.    May     Jun.      Jul.       Aug.     Sep.     Oct.     Nov.     Dec.
    Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month

    References

    Species Page at: http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu

    species page at: http://bugguide.net

    Dichogama redtenbacheri,  Caperleaf Webworm Moth
    Dichogama redtenbacheri,  Caperleaf Webworm Moth