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Haploa confusa larva feeding on willow leaves Haploa confusa larva feeding on Pussy Willow (Salix discolor) leaves in a restored fen (peatland). Some were also seen feeding on leaves of Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) nearby. Although the larvae are said to feed on Hound&#039;s Tongue (Cynoglossum officinale) these were seen on species not related to Cynoglossum officinale, a species not native to North America.<br /> <br /> This might be the final instar of this:<br /> <a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/80792" rel="nofollow">https://www.jungledragon.com/image/80792</a> Confused Haploa,Geotagged,Haploa confusa,Lepidoptera,Salix discolor,Spiraea alba,Spring,United States,caterpillar,fen,insect,meadowsweet,pussy willow,willow Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Haploa confusa larva feeding on willow leaves

Haploa confusa larva feeding on Pussy Willow (Salix discolor) leaves in a restored fen (peatland). Some were also seen feeding on leaves of Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) nearby. Although the larvae are said to feed on Hound's Tongue (Cynoglossum officinale) these were seen on species not related to Cynoglossum officinale, a species not native to North America.

This might be the final instar of this:
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/80792

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    Christine Young
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    That looks like Haploa sp. to me... Posted 6 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Maybe H. confusa Posted 6 years ago
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        Gary B
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        confusa indeed! But yes a possibility. Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
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        Gary B
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        Haploa confusa is reported to feed on Cynoglossum officinale, an herbaceous weedy plant but this one and others like are on willows. I looked over photos of Haploa confusa larvae at BG and when a food plant was in the photo or mentioned in the description it was not Cynoglossum officinale. At https://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?search=Haploa+confusa the larvae are shown on woody plants like Alnus and Salix. Posted 6 years ago
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          Interesting. I had thought their hosts were willow. I wonder if we should change JD's species record as it lists hound's tongue as the sole host? Posted 6 years ago
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            I think so to reflect new information from this observation and others at BG and MPG. Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
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              Info updated :) Posted 6 years ago
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                Gary B
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                Good! Thanks! Posted 6 years ago

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The Confused haploa

''Haploa confusa'' is a moth of the family Erebidae that occurs in North America. The caterpillars feed on a variety of plants, such as Willow (Salix sp.), Alder (Alnus sp.), and Hound's tongue, (Cynoglossum officinale).

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Uploaded Jun 21, 2019. Captured Jun 17, 2019 10:14 in 2017 Hwy 7, Forbes, MN 55738, USA.
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