Haploa confusa
Lyman, 1887
confused haploa, Lyman's haploa
Haploa confusa is a North in the Erebidae, first described by H.H. Lyman in 1887. display distinctive cream-colored with markings and nearly . The is strikingly patterned with black ground color, straight and sub-dorsal stripes, and a broad stripe. The has been documented feeding on hound's tongue (Cynoglossum officinale) and Penstemon digitalis during larval stages.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haploa confusa: /ˈhæploʊ ə ˈkɒnfjuːsə/
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Identification
can be distinguished from other Haploa by the combination of cream with markings and nearly . The 's pattern of straight stripes on black ground color with spotting separates it from similar ; confirmation may require association or geographic context.
Distribution
North America; documented in Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan; also present in Vermont and southwestern Missouri.
Seasonality
active in spring; observed in early April in southwestern Missouri.
Diet
feed on hound's tongue (Cynoglossum officinale) and have been observed feeding on Penstemon digitalis (smooth beard-tongue).
Host Associations
- Cynoglossum officinale - larval hound's tongue
- Penstemon digitalis - larval smooth beard-tongue; observed in Missouri
Similar Taxa
- Haploa leconteiSimilar pattern; distinguished by specific markings and geographic range
- Haploa reversaOverlapping range; requires careful examination of pattern and coloration
- Other Haploa species-level similarity in striping pattern; specific identification often requires documentation or examination