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Lichen Moth

Posted August 19, 2021

This colorful tiger moth (Lycomorpha pholus) can be found on flowers, such as goldenrod, only during the day. Caterpillars feed on lichens ingesting nutrients as well as a defensive chemical produced by the fungal component of the lichen, which is distasteful to predators. Flying adults, which can be orange, yellow or red can be found June-Sept. (Montana State University)

Filed Under: Nature Notes Tagged With: Lichen moth

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