species 97 observations

Eupithecia zygadeniata

Field notes

Eupithecia zygadeniata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It was first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1876 and is found in North America, with records from Texas and Montana. Adults have been recorded on wing in June and July.

The larvae feed within the seed capsules of Schoenocaulon texanum.

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided