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Hypoprepia fucosa Hypoprepia fucosa (Painted Lichen Moth, Firefly Moth). Larvae of this species feed on lichens, algae, and moss growing on trees. The color patterns on this moth are similar to those on some species of firefly beetles and are probably a warning sign that they are inedible as well as a case of mimicry. But if both the firefly and the moth are inedible then who is imitating who?<br /> <br /> <a href="https://bugguide.net/node/view/16271" rel="nofollow">https://bugguide.net/node/view/16271</a><br /> <a href="http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=8090" rel="nofollow">http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=8090</a> Geotagged,Hypoprepia fucosa,Painted Lichen Moth,Painted lichen moth,Summer,United States,firefly,firefly moth,mimicry Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Hypoprepia fucosa

Hypoprepia fucosa (Painted Lichen Moth, Firefly Moth). Larvae of this species feed on lichens, algae, and moss growing on trees. The color patterns on this moth are similar to those on some species of firefly beetles and are probably a warning sign that they are inedible as well as a case of mimicry. But if both the firefly and the moth are inedible then who is imitating who?

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    Christine Young
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    One really cool thing about these moths is that they make a clicking noise, which deters bats from predating upon them. The clicks warn the bats that the moths taste gross. Posted 6 years ago

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The Painted lichen moth

"Hypoprepia fucosa" is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in the United States and southern Canada east of the Rocky Mountains.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Mar 4, 2019. Captured Jul 22, 2018 00:13 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • ISO800
  • 50mm
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