Haploa clymene
Brown, 1776
Clymene Moth
Haploa clymene, the Clymene , is a tiger moth in the Arctiinae. display distinctive creamy yellow forewings with partial brown-black borders and yellow-orange hindwings with dark spots. The has one per year, with larvae and maturing in spring and early summer. It is found in eastern North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haploa clymene: /ˈhæploʊə ˈklɪmɪni/
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Identification
The combination of creamy yellow forewings with partial brown-black border and yellow-orange hindwings with dark spots distinguishes from similar tiger moths. The brownish black larva with yellow stripe is recognizable when found on known plants, particularly Eupatorium .
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Habitat
Found in deciduous forest , including dry forest along bluffs and mesic riparian forest. Larvae occur on plants in these wooded environments.
Distribution
Eastern North America. Specific records include Vermont and Missouri.
Seasonality
active in summer. Larvae present in late season (observed in fall), overwinter, and mature in spring and early summer. One per year.
Diet
Larvae feed on Eupatorium, oak (Quercus), peach (Prunus persica), and willow (Salix).
Host Associations
- Eupatorium serotinum - larval food plantlate boneset
- Quercus - larval food plantoak
- Prunus persica - larval food plantpeach
- Salix - larval food plantwillow
Life Cycle
Complete . laid on plants. Larvae hatch and feed, then overwinter. Larvae mature in spring and early summer. occurs, with emerging for one .
Ecological Role
Herbivore in forest . Larvae consume leaves of woody and herbaceous plants.
Similar Taxa
- Other Haploa speciesSimilar tiger moth appearance; distinguished by specific wing pattern details and distribution
- Other ArctiinaeGeneral tiger moth ; H. clymene distinguished by its distinctive creamy yellow and dark wing pattern
More Details
Taxonomic history
First described to Western science by Peter Brown in 1776. Originally described as Phalaena clymene.
Field identification of larvae
Larvae have been successfully identified to based on plant association combined with morphological features, as demonstrated by observations on Eupatorium serotinum.