Albimarginata Plume Moth
Stenoptilodes albiciliata
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Delicate plume moth with feathery, divided wings and pale markings. Larva feeds on local plants; adult presence indicates healthy native plant communities in Bay Area gardens.
Plants that support Albimarginata Plume Moth
2 plants
Coast Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja affinis subsp. affinis + Diplacus aurantiacus
shrub
Larval host plant; caterpillars feed on plant tissues spring-summer
Bay Area native
Indian Paintbrush*
Castilleja wightii
perennial herb
larvae feed on foliage during summer months
Bay Area native