Hodges#8109
Haploa reversa
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Noctuoidea
- Family: Erebidae
- Subfamily: Arctiinae
- Tribe: Arctiini
- Subtribe: Callimorphina
- Genus: Haploa
- Species: reversa
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haploa reversa: /ˈhæploʊ rəˈvɜrsə/
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Summary
Haploa reversa, the reversed haploa, is a moth of the family Erebidae, first described by Stretch in 1885. The species has a wingspan of about 33 mm and can be found across various regions of North America. Its larvae are associated with several families of plants and contribute to the ecosystem as pollinators.
Physical Characteristics
Wingspan about 33 mm; commonly associated with food plants in the sunflower and borage families.
Identification Tips
Identified by its distinctive wing patterns and coloration; typically found in various habitats across its range.
Habitat
Commonly found in open fields, gardens, and areas with host plants.
Distribution
North America, particularly from south-eastern Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New York, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
Diet
Larvae feed on a wide range of plants, especially those in the Asteraceae and Boraginaceae families, as well as Malus species (apple trees).
Life Cycle
Life cycle includes larva, pupa, and adult stages; typically one generation per year with adults on wing in June.
Reproduction
Reproduction occurs annually with a single generation observed each year.
Ecosystem Role
Plays a role in pollination and as a herbivore in its ecosystem.
Tags
- Lepidoptera
- Erebidae
- Haploa reversa
- North America
- Moths