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Felicitous Bristle-Winged Moth

Schreckensteinia felicella

Tiny delicate moth with bristled wings and complex patterns. Larvae feed on low-growing native plants. Specialized herbivore of chaparral understory.

Plants that support Felicitous Bristle-Winged Moth

2 plants

Coast Indian Paintbrush

Castilleja affinis subsp. affinis + Diplacus aurantiacus

moderate

shrub

Larval host plant; caterpillars feed on foliage May-June

Bay Area native

Indian Paintbrush*

Castilleja wightii

moderate

perennial herb

early season larval development

Bay Area native