Hodges#8107
Haploa clymene
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Noctuoidea
- Family: Erebidae
- Subfamily: Arctiinae
- Tribe: Arctiini
- Subtribe: Callimorphina
- Genus: Haploa
- Species: clymene
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haploa clymene: /ˈhæploʊə ˈklɪmɪni/
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Summary
Haploa clymene, commonly known as the Clymene moth, is a moth of the tiger moth subfamily Arctiinae. It was first described by Peter Brown in 1776 and is notable for its distinctive wing patterns, found primarily in eastern North America.
Physical Characteristics
Forewing is creamy yellow with a partial brown-black border extending inward from the inner margin near the anal angle. The hindwing is yellow-orange with one or two brown-black spots. Wingspan is 4.0-5.5 cm (40-55 mm).
Identification Tips
Bold cross pattern on the wings makes this moth easy to identify.
Habitat
Deciduous forests and adjacent fields in Eastern North America.
Distribution
Eastern North America.
Diet
Larvae feed on a wide variety of plants including Eupatorium, Ageratina altissima, oaks, willows, and peaches.
Life Cycle
The spiny larva is brownish black with a yellow middorsal stripe. Larvae overwinter and mature in the spring and early summer. The species has one brood per year.
Cultural Significance
The name 'Clymene' references characters in Greek mythology, potentially linking it to a nymph, wife of Helios, the sun god.
Tags
- Haploa clymene
- Clymene moth
- Lepidoptera
- Arctiinae