Moths of North Carolina
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Cyclophora nanaria (Walker, 1861) - Dwarf Tawny Wave

Cyclophora nanaria
Taxonomy
Superfamily: Geometroidea Family: GeometridaeSubfamily: SterrhinaeTribe: CosymbiiniP3 Number: 91a0025 MONA Number: 7140.00
Identification
Field Guide Descriptions: Online Resources: MPG, BugGuide, iNaturalist, Google, BAMONA, GBIF, BOLD                                                                                 
Adult ID Requirements: Identifiable from good quality photos of unworn specimens.
Distribution in North Carolina
Distribution:
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Flight Dates:
 High Mountains (HM) ≥ 4,000 ft.
 Low Mountains (LM) < 4,000 ft.
 Piedmont (Pd)
 Coastal Plain (CP)

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Habitats and Life History
Habitats:
Larval Host Plants: Larvae have been reported on several species of composites, as well as Acacia (Robinson et al., 2010). BugGuide records show larvae feeding on Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia), Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), and Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta). - View
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Status in North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program Status: [W3]
Natural Heritage Program Ranks: G5 S2S3
State Protection:
Comments: The conservation status of this species in North Carolina is unclear. More information is needed about its residency status, habitat preferences, and host plant uses.

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Recorded by: J.B. Sullivan on 2019-08-03
Ashe Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Darryl Willis on 2016-05-24
Cabarrus Co.
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