White Annaphila
Common NameWhite Annaphila
Scientific NameAnnaphila diva
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, cream
HabitatChaparral, open woodlands, rocky slopes
Geographic RangeWestern North America (primarily California and Baja California)
Host PlantsPhacelia californica, Phacelia distans
Flight PeriodFebruary to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on Phacelia species, pupating in the soil. Adults emerge in early spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, dark mottled forewings, and prominent white hindwings with a dark border, typically found in chaparral habitats during early spring.
Description
A small moth with dark, mottled forewings featuring irregular white patches, and contrasting white hindwings bordered with dark brown.
