Haploa reversa

Stretch, 1885

Reversed Haploa Moth

Haploa reversa is a in the Erebidae, described by Stretch in 1885. have a wingspan of approximately 33 mm and 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 pattern; the "reversed haploa" suggests a pattern relative to . Specific diagnostic characters not documented in available sources.

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

feed on Malus (apple trees) and a wide range of other plants.

Host Associations

  • Malus - larval apple 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 pattern details and geographic distribution

More Details

Nomenclature

Originally described as Callimorpha reversa by Stretch in 1885.

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