Thurberiphaga diffusa

Thurberiphaga diffusa is a North American moth. It is in the family Noctuidae.
Distribution.
"Thurberiphaga diffusa" is found only in southern Arizona.
Flight period.
This moth has one brood per year. It is seen from July to September.
Life cycle.
The caterpillar bores into the stem of the host plant. It is a pinkish color. It is covered with rough hairs.
Host plants.
"T. diffusa"'s only host plant is Wild Cotton ("Gossypium thurberi").