Leconte's Haploa Moth - Haploa lecontei

Forewing pattern varies, but is usually white with a black/brown border that is broken at the apex and anal angle. A line slants from the subterminal area to the apex. It was about 20 mm long.

Spotted resting on ferns in a deciduous forest.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Superb capture! Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! It caught my eye and I was happy to finally capture the adult of this species. I usually just find the caterpillars. Posted 7 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Lovely! Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks <3 Posted 7 years ago

The Lecontes haploa

''Haploa lecontei'' is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from Nova Scotia to Georgia, west to Manitoba through Arkansas. The wingspan is 36–50 mm. The larvae feed on various plants, including apple, blackberry, peach, spearmint, and trembling aspen.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young