Haploa reversa
Stretch, 1885
Reversed Haploa Moth
Haploa reversa is a tiger moth in the Erebidae, described by Stretch in 1885. have a wingspan of approximately 33 mm and fly in June with a single per year. The is known from scattered localities across the central and eastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haploa reversa: /ˈhæploʊ rəˈvɜrsə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Haploa by wing pattern; the "reversed haploa" suggests a pattern relative to . Specific diagnostic characters not documented in available sources.
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Habitat
preferences not explicitly documented. Associated with regions containing larval plants including apple (Malus).
Distribution
North America: south-eastern Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New York, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
Seasonality
active in June; (one per year).
Diet
Larvae feed on Malus (apple trees) and a wide range of other plants.
Host Associations
- Malus - larval food plantapple trees
Life Cycle
Single per year. stage not documented in available sources.
Behavior
activity period restricted to June. Larval feeding habits not described beyond range.
Similar Taxa
- Haploa confusaSimilar and general appearance; distinguished by wing pattern details and geographic distribution
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Nomenclature
Originally described as Callimorpha reversa by Stretch in 1885.