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Caterpillars on Idaho Fescue

17 native moths and butterflies raised on it, most recorded first.

Sandhill Skipper Polites sabuleti 4 records
Lindsey's Skipper Hesperia lindseyi 3 records
Chryxus Arctic Oeneis chryxus 1 record
Mardon Skipper Polites mardon 1 record
Putnam's Looper Moth Plusia putnami 5 records on fescues
White-veined Arctic Oeneis bore 4 records on fescues
Topiary Grass-veneer Chrysoteuchia topiarius 3 records on fescues
Sod Webworm Moth Pediasia trisecta 3 records on fescues
Alberta Arctic Oeneis alberta 3 records on fescues
Umber Skipper Lon melane 2 records on fescues
Bordered Apamea Moth Apamea sordens 2 records on fescues
Nevada Skipper Hesperia nevada 2 records on fescues
Pearl Veneer Agriphila straminella 1 record on fescues
Yellow Satin Veneer Crambus perlella 1 record on fescues
Field Skipper Atalopedes campestris 1 record on fescues
Uhler's Arctic Oeneis uhleri 1 record on fescues
Western Lawn Moth Tehama bonifatella 1 record on fescues

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