Agonopterix alstroemeriana it was discovered near Columbus, Ohio. It was established in Illinois in 1993, after being identified by the rolled leaves of "Conium maculatum," a characteristic indication of the presence of "A. alstroemeriana." The poison hemlock moth can be found wherever its host plant ("Conium maculatum") occurs. Thus, the moth is most commonly seen in open fields and roadsides in suburban and rural locations. In the U.S., "A." "alstroemeriana" often winters under the bark of firewood; then flies away after being warmed up when the wood is brought into the house. Moths also may come inside buildings and housing during the
Cooperia (plant) Cooperia (plant) Cooperia was a genus of tender herbaceous perennials native to South America and the southern reaches of North America. They were closely related to "Zephyranthes" and "Habranthus", all of which are members of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. All three genera were commonly known as rain lilies because of their propensity for blooming after rains. "Cooperia" blooms in summer and fall. Although "Cooperia" was considered distinguishable from the better known rain lily genus, "Zephyranthes", by its fragrance similar to primroses, its white or yellow pollen, its tolerance for drout and desert conditions (Howard 2001:54) and tendency to be night-blooming