Grapevine Epimenis (Psychomorpha epimenis)

Caterpillar Hostplants Grapes.
Seasonal Flight Data Mid-late February - early April, depending on weather conditions.
General Notes Often mistaken by the general public as a butterfly. Usually seen at blooms of Mexican Plum, Redbud, Fragrant Honeysuckle, Elbow Bush and other early spring blooming flowers. Very rapid flight.

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