Felicitous Bristle-Winged Moth
Schreckensteinia felicella
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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
shrub
Larval host plant; caterpillars feed on foliage May-June
Bay Area native
Indian Paintbrush*
Castilleja wightii
perennial herb
early season larval development
Bay Area native