Hadena ectypa
(Morrison, 1875)
Campion Coronet, Creeping Lady's Tress
Hadena ectypa is a noctuid commonly known as the Campion Coronet. The is native to North America and was first described by Morrison in 1875. It belongs to the Hadena, a group of moths whose larvae often feed on the seeds of Caryophyllaceae plants.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details are not well documented in available sources.
Host Associations
- Silene - probable larval Based on -level association; Hadena larvae typically feed on seeds of Silene and related Caryophyllaceae
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Mamestra ectypa by Morrison in 1875, later transferred to the Hadena. The is assigned Hodges number 10316 in the North American classification system.
Observation Data
As of source date, the has 24 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.