Arizona Lappet
Common NameArizona Lappet
Scientific NameGloveria arizonensis
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, black, white
HabitatArid and semi-arid woodlands, pinyon-juniper forests, chaparral
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California, Nevada, Utah) and northern Mexico
Host PlantsQuercus spp. (oaks), Pinus edulis (pinyon pine), Juniperus spp. (junipers)
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on various broadleaf trees and conifers. They typically overwinter as larvae or pupae, with adults emerging in late summer to fall.
Identification TipsLook for its large, robust, hairy body, the mottled brown and gray forewings with wavy patterns, and the distinctive white discal spot. Males have prominent bipectinate antennae.
Description
A robust, hairy moth with mottled brown and gray forewings, featuring distinct wavy dark lines and a small, prominent white discal spot. Its body is densely covered in brown and reddish-brown fur.
